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Lenovo's €200-300 replacement thermal module draws criticism
Original: There's a redesigned "thermal module" from Lenovo for an eye watering €200-€300, out of stock in most places. This inclu
Lenovo is selling a redesigned laptop thermal module, including the vapour chamber and fans, for around €200-€300, and it is out of stock at most retailers. Users are baulking at the price, noting that the fans alone can be found on AliExpress for roughly a tenth of the cost, and that buyers who only need fans are forced to pay for parts they do not require.
Why now: Frustration over high pricing and poor availability of a key replacement part for Lenovo laptops is being widely shared.
Evidence
- There's a redesigned "thermal module" from Lenovo for an eye watering €200-€300, out of stock in most places. This includes the vapour chamber, which is however absolutely fine and I just need the fans. AliExpress has only the fans for a tenth of that price (plus the… · yngmar@social.tchncs.de · 3
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