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[Used] Lenovo ThinkPad X280, BIOS Locked 12.5" i5-8250U 16GB 256GB SSD Win 11P Laptop $191.20 ($186.42 eB+) Del'd @ UN Tech eBay

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[Used] Lenovo ThinkPad X280, BIOS Locked 12.5" i5-8250U 16GB 256GB SSD Win 11P Laptop $191.20 ($186.42 eB+) Del'd @ UN Tech eBay
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lachlantula on 01/12/2024 - 17:36 ebay.com.au (890 clicks)
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it wouldn't be an ebay sale without some nice pricing on used/refurb laptops, and this x280 seems like it offers a significant amount for the money in a compact package.

not sure about the battery health, would be nice to hear from rep @untech. and do note this laptop is bios locked (more details below), so this isn't suitable for those who want to install linux, enable virtualisation, swap fn/ctrl, etc. for my partner's mum and people like her though, who do some ms office work and netflix watching, this is perfect.

10+ avail at time of posting 3 remaining

specs

  • processor: Intel Core i5 8th Gen 8250U (4 Cores, 1.60 GHz Base Speed up to 3.40 GHz with Turbo Boost)
  • ram: 16GB
  • storage: 256GB SSD
  • I/O:
    • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3)
    • 1 x HDMI 1.4
    • 1 x MicroSD card reader
    • 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet (with adapter)
    • 1 x headphone/microphone combo jack
  • connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
  • display: 12.5-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
  • os: Windows 11 Pro
  • bios locked! if you're crafty and have a chip programmer, i believe this guide should help you as well as this guide. if you don't have a chip programmer, they're dirt cheap off aliexpress - refer to reddit post for more info

warranty

  • 3 month warranty
  • This warranty on Refurbished products includes all hardware components except battery.
  • Software is not covered under this Warranty.
  • Any Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse and to damage caused by service is not covered

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Comments

  • spy on 01/12/2024 - 17:38

    Need to know about battery health

  • Balls on 01/12/2024 - 17:38
    +2

    bios locked, might be annoying if you want to reinstall clean windows

    • lachlantula on 01/12/2024 - 17:49

      i may be wrong but i believe you should still be able to reinstall windows using the 'reset this pc' feature in windows itself. but booting from a usb could be a challenge if the bios only allows the ssd as a boot option.

    • twig on 01/12/2024 - 17:52

      Where did you find the bios locked info? I can't find it on the item listing at all (mobile browser)

      Pretty scummy if they didn't note that

      • lachlantula on 01/12/2024 - 17:53
        +1

        Condition: Used
        “Good working and cosmetic condition, bios locked.”

    • siggy213 on 01/12/2024 - 18:08

      F12 then choose boot device. But regardless its annoying if you want to fix other settings.

      • Indomietable on 01/12/2024 - 19:36
        +1

        Most of the time the reason companies lock their BIOS is to prevent anyone from booting the computer from a different device.

  • Kelvin on 01/12/2024 - 17:41
    +1

    does bios locked.. mean you can't upgrade anything..!! or fix anything on it??
    or even replace the battery..?

    • lachlantula on 01/12/2024 - 17:50

      i dont think replacing the battery should be a problem. could be wrong though.

  • 0 0 0 on 01/12/2024 - 17:45

    Can't you reset the bios password by disconnecting the CMOS battery? Or is that only for old school computers?

    • lachlantula on 01/12/2024 - 17:46

      unfortunately i don't believe that works on newer thinkpads (incl. x280).

    • siggy213 on 01/12/2024 - 18:09

      Nope. It holds the password regardless.

  • Jesse16246 on 01/12/2024 - 17:47
    +1

    Thank you for letting me know about the lock
    I didn't notice it when I first read the deal and was going to buy it

    I think I will pass

    • figarow on 01/12/2024 - 23:40
      -3

      I see what you did there

  • kingmoron on 01/12/2024 - 18:03
    +1

    never removed a bios lock or had to deal with one - wouldnt it be easier for untech to do this and absorb or charge more?

  • SBOB on 01/12/2024 - 18:07
    +1

    thanks
    For a kids first school laptop this seems more than suitable

  • kizzaaa on 01/12/2024 - 18:16

    Cab boot order be changed with bios locked?

    Is bios fully locked out or is it for supervisory/security functions?

    • lachlantula on 01/12/2024 - 18:18

      you may be able to access the boot menu via f12 but i believe whether that'll work will vary on a per-laptop basis.

      the bios itself is fully locked for as long as there is an svp.

  • PainToad on 01/12/2024 - 18:25
    +1

    If the BIOS is locked you have no way of removing any UEFI malware…

    • lachlantula on 01/12/2024 - 18:30

      i'm not so sure that this is true. as far as i can tell, you can still reflash a clean bios as per instructions in post, even if there is a supervisor password. doing that does not itself remove the lock (added step of patching the bios needed). it's not a trivial process, but it's possible.

  • tg on 01/12/2024 - 18:46

    Does this have a touch screen?

  • morediscount on 02/12/2024 - 09:57

    any warranty ?

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