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- Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:11 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
- Topic: Thinkpad X230 successful upgrade to 13.3 FHD & msata3.0
- Replies: 40
- Views: 30558
Re: Thinkpad X230 successful upgrade to 13.3 FHD & msata3.0
Hey, tkx for that code. Do you mind if I put it up on Github with my Linux wrapper ? call me untrusting but I am just a darn good American And you still sticked an unknown USB HID device from Chinese ebay into your computer ?! The code is clean, I decompiled it. Thinkpad modding community is made fr...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:42 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Disclaimer I don't have a dock. That being said... This user claims that it is possible to use both the dock’s display and VGA port with the Nitrocaster’s FHD mod. Is this possible with the Taobao FHD board as well? He is using the Taobao board. By the way, I am talking about the case the internal d...
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:49 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Does anybody know if this also removes battery whitelist? You need the EC patch for that : https://github.com/hamishcoleman/thinkpad-ec Just be careful, if you got the latest bios (2.77) it will be EC version 1.15, while it has been 1.14 for a while. Version compatibility can be found a bit below t...
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 7:35 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
I thought the bios for the X30 series and newer had to be modified individually? I sent a dump to a 2 persons and used one myself without issue. It can be problematic if the bios version from the dump doesn't match the EC version. So you should try to extract and patch yours first. Do i get a new m...
- Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:15 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Comments are lines prefixed with #. The top part comments explain the types used by the patches at bottom. So it just specifies the file ID, section type, and what to overwrite at what position. To apply the 3 patches, keep the "declarations" commented and leave the 3 "data" lines as they were. # Le...
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:14 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
Re: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
I got those once and it was caused by the solders. In your install manual that would be the L0 and L1 pairs.
- Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:18 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
Re: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
Short press power button to cycle. Use this on windows, this on linux
- Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:29 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
Re: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
Solder the smallest wire you can get on the 3rd capacitor from the right (* in this picture). Pass that wire through the board, solder it on the pad just below it, solder the rest.
Bios is probably pre-patched with advanced menu, wifi whitelist removed and LVDS (old integrated display) disabled.
Bios is probably pre-patched with advanced menu, wifi whitelist removed and LVDS (old integrated display) disabled.
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:55 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 733050
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Someone posted a kernel patch (workaround) for the display issue (not showing randomly) on Linux.
- Tue May 21, 2019 4:54 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
Re: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
Nitro uses stock cables from x240/50/60/70, won't help much finding longer ones. The only working solution I found so far are the extensions. They need to be HQ-LED30-156, 30 pin to 30 pin.
- Sat May 04, 2019 5:08 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
Re: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
Better late than never. I started a new job at an animation studio and they let me borrow their i1 Display. I'll try to find time to do the other panels I have over the weekend.
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:54 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 733050
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
If it's the patch from here, it doesn't work, it just disables, doesn't remap. It's meant for the other mods that use USB for backlight control.
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:50 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
I have one of those with the bios but I didn't try it yet.
I don't know of a patch that works with the x220, only x230.
IIRC with the x220 you can use Lenovo's tools, the bios wasn't signed, no need for the pi ans clip. But you won't be able to patch it without the patch itself.
I don't know of a patch that works with the x220, only x230.
IIRC with the x220 you can use Lenovo's tools, the bios wasn't signed, no need for the pi ans clip. But you won't be able to patch it without the patch itself.
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:52 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
- Topic: Thinkpad X230 successful upgrade to 13.3 FHD & msata3.0
- Replies: 40
- Views: 30558
Re: Thinkpad X230 successful upgrade to 13.3 FHD & msata3.0
It can be lightly glued (serviceable) and still be pretty strong. Like this but with only the corner pads exposed. Slide a thin bendable ruler under it to detach the pads. But yeah, sides are tight. There might be room for 0.5-0.7mm rubber spacer on the sides though.
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:09 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 733050
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Labeled 0R2J-2, should be a 0402 size, 0 ohm resistor. You could replace it with a wire, but it shouldn't be too hard to find a replacement if you have an old dead laptop motherboard around.
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:02 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 733050
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
here is this board but I dont have any instructions how to build this in. You can use superbuy to order stuff from taobao. It is fairly easy. AFAIK you won't be able to get it alone, KK only do installs, doesn't sell DIY kits. This one you can get as a kit. Install is similar to nitro's board, sold...
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 4:38 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
You might want to flash the EC again. Release notes say it's still 1.14, should be fine.
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
It was made for 2.67 or earlier, tested ok with 2.68 and 2.70, will probably work. I'll try to take the time to test it over the weekend.
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:58 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Here are files for patching the bios. I used those instructions with the raspberry pi and flashrom to extract and flash the bios.
- Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:57 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
Re: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
I have a friend that has one, I'll test the W11 vs AUO once I get the new panel. It just arrived in Canada, so it should be early next week.
- Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
- Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:44 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
- Replies: 187
- Views: 91428
Re: WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far
Right now I'd say B133HAN04.6 for ease of fitting and lack of CABC. Got one in the mail, didn't test it yet though.redbluerat wrote: ↑Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:03 pmHi, just wondering if there's a consensus on the best screen for this. I want to avoid the xps panel because of the auto brightness / CABC. Is there a perfect panel for this build?
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:43 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Does it have a model number on the side ? Mines were HQ-LED30-156. Maybe they sent the wrong part... In which case I'd contact them.
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:34 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
I'm pretty sure you just got it on the wrong side, pictures on the site are bottom and front view. It needs to be folded 2 times on one end to have the correct orientation, something like this. Same in the junction between the 2 ribbons, except with a single fold. Ain't pretty but works...
- Thu May 24, 2018 5:10 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Wifi and HDD are still working, bluetooth doesn't show up, but that might be because I removed the integrated bluetooth adapter to use an Intel 7260.
- Wed May 23, 2018 6:03 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Hi fellow Canadian, This one is 1440p. I used superbuy for the transaction, pretty helpful staff when I needed to contact the seller. You can source the panel yourself, but I'll leave it to others for specific models, I didn't use those (I hate scaling) and I'm too lazy to search. That board will wo...
- Tue May 15, 2018 4:12 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
It's the stock cable that was in the laptop for LVDS.
- Mon May 07, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Describe "interference" ?
I got some 1/4s backlight drops once in a while on the bus with one of taobao's mods. I never had any issue with nitro's boards + extenders.
I got some 1/4s backlight drops once in a while on the bus with one of taobao's mods. I never had any issue with nitro's boards + extenders.
- Fri May 04, 2018 10:19 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
Those are the same as the one shipped by nitrocaster, won't be long enough.
- Fri May 04, 2018 7:41 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
- Replies: 134
- Views: 122298
Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0
I didn't find alternative longer cables, but you could get a couple of those extensions, that's what I used with my W11 panel.