{"product_id":"lenovo-thinkpad-e14-gen-1-laptop-14-fhd-i5-10210u-8gb-256gb-nvme-ssd-faulty-lan","title":"Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 1 Laptop 14\" FHD i5-10210U 8GB 256GB NVMe SSD Faulty LAN","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:0;\"\u003eLenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 1 — 14\" Laptop (Faulty LAN Port)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 1\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a 10th Gen quad-core \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i5-10210U\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e8GB DDR4 RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e256GB NVMe SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e14-inch Full HD IPS display\u003c\/strong\u003e, running \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 11 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: the built-in RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port on this unit is faulty and does not work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wi-Fi and all other functions are unaffected, and the laptop is priced accordingly. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty on all working components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaulty LAN Port — Disclosed Up Front:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wired Ethernet port does not function. Wi-Fi works normally, and a USB or USB-C Ethernet adapter restores wired networking for a few dollars if you need it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10th Gen Quad-Core i5:\u003c\/strong\u003e The i5-10210U runs four cores and eight threads with a 4.2GHz boost — a newer generation than most used business laptops at this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows 11 Pro Pre-Installed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domain join, BitLocker drive encryption, Group Policy and Remote Desktop all included — pre-installed and activated, ready for a managed business environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast 256GB NVMe SSD:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCIe NVMe storage delivers quick boots and instant application launches, with roughly 180–200GB usable after the operating system and applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14\" Full HD IPS Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sharp 1920 x 1080 anti-glare panel with wide viewing angles — comfortable for a full day of documents, spreadsheets and video calls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePriced for the Fault:\u003c\/strong\u003e This unit is discounted against a fully working equivalent. If you work over Wi-Fi — as most people now do — the faulty port costs you nothing in practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSet the LAN port aside for a moment and this is a capable machine. The i5-10210U is a Comet Lake quad-core with eight threads and a 4.2GHz boost, a full two generations newer than the 8th Gen chips that dominate the used market. Office applications, video conferencing, browser-heavy work and general business software all run comfortably under Windows 11 Pro, and the NVMe SSD keeps the whole system feeling immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 8GB of RAM is the practical constraint. It is enough for a focused workload — a browser, Office and a video call — but it will not stretch to heavy multitasking the way a 16GB machine does. For a single-user, task-focused role this is a sensible configuration; for someone who lives with thirty tabs open, look at a 16GB unit instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOn the fault itself: the RJ-45 Ethernet port is non-functional and will not pass traffic. Wireless networking, USB, display output, audio, the keyboard, trackpad, camera and storage are all unaffected. In practice most users never plug in a cable, and where wired networking is required a USB-A or USB-C Gigabit Ethernet adapter is a cheap and completely reliable substitute. We have disclosed the fault here, in the product title, and it is reflected in the price — the 12-month warranty covers every other component as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-10210U — 10th Gen Comet Lake, 4 cores \/ 8 threads, 1.6GHz base, 4.2GHz Turbo Boost, 6MB cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e8GB DDR4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e256GB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e14.0\" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eIntel UHD Graphics (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eWindows 11 Pro 64-bit — pre-installed and activated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eKnown Fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eBuilt-in RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port is NOT functional — use Wi-Fi or a USB Ethernet adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth — fully functional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eUSB-C, USB 3.1 Type-A, HDMI, 3.5mm combo audio (RJ-45 present but faulty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eCamera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e720p HD webcam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eTPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eKeyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eSpill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003e12 months on all working components — the disclosed LAN fault is excluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWi-Fi-only users who will never plug in a network cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEnvironments that mandate a working built-in wired LAN port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBuyers happy to add a cheap USB Ethernet adapter if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eHeavy multitaskers — 8GB is the limiting factor here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAnyone wanting a 10th Gen quad-core at a discounted price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGaming, 3D rendering or 4K video editing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSingle-task business use: documents, email, calls and browsing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBuyers who want a unit with no known faults at all\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;width:26%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eMinimal signs of use. Light micro-scratches possible on the palm rest or base. Screen clear when powered on. Battery 70%+ of original capacity (30-day battery warranty). All ports, keyboard and trackpad fully functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;font-weight:600;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ec;\"\u003eModerate cosmetic wear consistent with corporate use — visible scratches, scuffs or small dents on the lid or base, and heavier keyboard wear. Screen crack-free and fully functional. Battery 50–70% of original capacity (30-day battery warranty). All features working to specification.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:22px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat exactly is wrong with the LAN port?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eThe built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port does not pass network traffic. It is a hardware fault on this individual unit. Everything else — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, display output, audio, keyboard, trackpad, camera and storage — works normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan I still use wired networking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. A USB-A or USB-C Gigabit Ethernet adapter plugs straight in and works immediately under Windows and Linux. They are inexpensive and completely reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eIs the fault covered by the warranty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eNo — the LAN fault is disclosed up front and excluded, and the price reflects it. The 12-month warranty covers every other hardware component as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes Wi-Fi work properly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. Wireless networking and Bluetooth are fully functional and tested. Only the wired Ethernet port is affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eIs 8GB of RAM enough?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eFor focused single-user work — Office, email, browsing and video calls — yes. If you routinely run many applications at once, a 16GB machine will serve you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes it come with Windows activated?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed and activated. The laptop arrives ready for you to create a user account and join your network or domain — no additional licence purchase required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat are the shipping arrangements?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes — free standard shipping Australia-wide is included with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:14px 18px;margin-top:20px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:0;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty — Backed by Reboot IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEvery Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 1 we sell is professionally tested, cleaned and certified by our in-house technicians in Melbourne. Every unit passes a full technician check, and any fault found is disclosed rather than hidden — which is why the LAN issue is stated in the title, the specifications and the price. Your purchase includes a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering all hardware components, plus free standard shipping Australia-wide. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and selling quality business technology since 2001 — over two decades of expertise behind every device. Need help? 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