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Lenovo's redesigned laptop thermal module sparks price complaints
Original: There's a redesigned "thermal module" from Lenovo for an eye watering €200-€300, out of stock in most places. This inclu
Lenovo has released a redesigned thermal module for its laptops, priced at a steep €200-€300 and already out of stock at most retailers. Users report that the part includes a vapour chamber they do not need, and note that compatible fans alone can be found on AliExpress for roughly a tenth of the price, fuelling criticism of the pricing and availability of official spare parts.
Why now: Users are frustrated by the high price, forced bundling and poor stock of an otherwise routine laptop cooling part.
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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