Thinkpads Forum

nitrocaster wrote:Try #2: new ETA is Nov 17.

Looking forward to my own Xmas present

nitrocaster wrote:

mr.rhtuner wrote:I'm excited...I'll wait to see how the rest of you guys get going with these installs once you acquire the panel/kit. Amazing job nitrocaster. I'm guessing you dabble in electronics for a career?

Actually, I recently got a bachelor in software engineering and career almost hasn't touched me yet. Electronics is just a hobby thing

Awesome...very cool.

Let me ask you, if there is continued demand for these kits...will you keep producing them? My concern is if I want to buy one in say 6 months time.... that it won't be available or made anymore.

mr.rhtuner wrote: Let me ask you, if there is continued demand for these kits...will you keep producing them?

I think so.

Where does one order these kits?

Kits will be available for order soon. I'll post a link.

nitrocaster wrote:Kits will be available for order soon. I'll post a link.

I'm waiting for the link!

Is there a way to perform this mod without it affecting the display port on the docking station but rather the internal display port instead? I'm asking because I'm using the laptop docked most of the time on my desk with an external 27" 4k display connected via display port to the docking station. I've never really used the display port on the left side of the laptop, though.

mj0 wrote:Is there a way to perform this mod without it affecting the display port on the docking station but rather the internal display port instead? I'm asking because I'm using the laptop docked most of the time on my desk with an external 27" 4k display connected via display port to the docking station. I've never really used the display port on the left side of the laptop, though.

Pretty sure the the circuit board is directly soldered to the back side of the docking port connector, don't think its possible to change without redesigning the whole mod.

Thanks. Too bad, though, but understandable.

mj0 wrote:Thanks. Too bad, though, but understandable.

If you connect only one monitor to docking station, you'll be fine.

Oh? Interesting, so I can use either the Display or the VGA port on the docking station? I have the Ultrabase not the Mini Dock if that makes a difference.

mj0 wrote:so I can use either the Display or the VGA port on the docking station? I have the Ultrabase not the Mini Dock if that makes a difference.

I guess so. One of first users reported that this mod works fine with Ultrabase, but he didn't connect anything into dock DisplayPort. Using Mini Dock requires some extra additional measures (putting the tape inside the docking connector ).

Hi, i've just registered to appreciate your work, nitrocaster. Great job, looking forward to order one of these kits

Will the kit work with a X230?

jacobtc wrote:Will the kit work with a X230?

It was originally designed for my X230. So yes, it will.

nitrocaster wrote:

jacobtc wrote:Will the kit work with a X230?

It was originally designed for my X230. So yes, it will.

Sweet! I'm from Europe, do you know the total price with shipping?

EDIT: Oh you're from Russia, no problem then Sign me up for 1pcs!

I am very interested!
Is there any tutorial or howto or manual to get?

I just signed up to say that this is awesome and I'm very interested!

I'm from Europe too and I'm signed!

I'd take a kit, too, since I don't seem to get anywhere with my own wiring experiments...
I am in Moscow once in a while, every few months, and would come by to get the kit personally then

Great job, nitrocaster! Hope I'll be able to pick one of these up as many others here.

jp776 wrote:I am very interested!
Is there any tutorial or howto or manual to get?

Yes:

nitrocaster wrote:

Easa wrote:after that, the new screen fits in the place of the old, or is there some additional mod?

Some additional work is required. See preliminary manual: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2mH6 ... lIxOE5JQ00

Easa wrote:And when all of this is done, the new panel works exactly like the old one, or is there a need for some special driver etc?

True for Linux users, almost true for Windows users. You'll need to use a special utility to fix banding artifacts.

My LP125WF2-SPB3 arrived yesterday. Anxious to hear when kits go on sale.

How high is the risk to destroy the Mainboard or the Adapter if i don't have much experience in soldering? I've soldered a few times times broken cables and such stuff, no small elektrical components. Now i wonder if i should search somebody who could do it for me or if i could do it by myself with a Youtube tutorial and a little bit exercising.

prime07 wrote:How high is the risk to destroy the Mainboard or the Adapter if i don't have much experience in soldering? I've soldered a few times times broken cables and such stuff, no small elektrical components. Now i wonder if i should search somebody who could do it for me or if i could do it by myself with a Youtube tutorial and a little bit exercising.

One can only guess what can go wrong. Some people are lucky enough to fry their motherboard by just removing it from the case. So, you just need to be careful and follow the instructions.

Any news? Updated ETA? Can't wait to hopefully get my hands on the board

jacobtc wrote:Any news? Updated ETA? Can't wait to hopefully get my hands on the board

Customs clearance underway, be patient.

nitrocaster wrote:

jacobtc wrote:Any news? Updated ETA? Can't wait to hopefully get my hands on the board

Customs clearance underway, be patient.

Yeah great news looking forward

much hype, do want, wow.

rewt wrote:

jp776 wrote:I am very interested!
Is there any tutorial or howto or manual to get?

Yes:

nitrocaster wrote: Some additional work is required. See preliminary manual: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2mH6 ... lIxOE5JQ00

Ty. Nice work.
Is it right, that I can bridge the both aux power pads to have more space to solder the wire?
And any hints how to cut out the space on the lid? I have a Dremel. Or would a sharp heavy knife do the same job?