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• Batch 1 : completed
  All orders shipped.
  Update (Jan 25): If you see multiple 'processed through facility at MOSKVA PCI-21' records in your tracking info, that means Russian Post decided to use ground shipping instead of air. That's a usual situation for US and Canada destinations during the holiday season.
• Batch 2 : completed
  All orders shipped.
• Batch 3 : completed : [check order status]
  Aug 29: Reservation payment instructions were sent.
  Nov 7: Bare PCBs arrived. Assembly will be started in a few days.
  Dec 12: Assembly completed, now preparing for shipping.
  Dec 15: First invoices were sent.
  All orders shipped.
  Last ship date: Sep 20
• Batch 4 : available at the store

• LG LP125WF4-SPB1 (since rev.6) : matte, IPS, beveled PCB corners - best option
• LG LP125WF2-SPB3 : matte, IPS
• LG LP125WF2-SPB4 : matte, IPS
• Samsung LTN125HL02-301 (since rev.6) : matte, IPS
• AUO B125HAN02.0 : matte, IPS - avoid (sometimes doesn't work with the kit when other displays work fine)
• BOE NV125FHM-N62 : matte, IPS - some users reported issues with this model (doesn't turn on until the laptop resumes from sleep)

• eBay: win0win LP125WF4-SPB1, LP125WF2-SPB3, LP125WF2-SPB4, LTN125HL02-301, NV125FHM-N62
• eBay: tenwings-tech LP125WF2-SPB3, LP125WF2-SPB4, NV125FHM-N62
• AliExpress: NN Super Market (win0win)

• Q: Does this mod require soldering?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Does this mod affect left-side DisplayPort connector?
  A: No. The adapter board connects to Dock DisplayPort #2.
• Q: Does the brightness control work?
  A: Brightness control does work in dual display mode: FHD display + fake display for brightness control (appears as "Dummy Display"). Otherwise brightness is fixed at 100%. Linux users can apply this kernel patch. BIOS (or coreboot) patch is required to overcome this limitation (I'm working on it sorry, I don't have time for that).
• Q: Does this mod support WQHD displays?
  A: No. WQHD requires 4 DisplayPort lanes while the adapter board (and the eDP cable) provide only 2.
• Q: How does it affect battery life?
  A: A FHD display itself consumes about as much power as a stock one, but active LVDS interface (which is used for brightness control) consumes additional 1W.
• Q: Can I use docking station with this mod?
  A: You can use UltraBase Series 3 without any problem. However, when using Mini Dock Series 3, the internal display will go blank (and second DVI/DisplayPort on dock will be non functional). To overcome this issue, you can tape a row of DP#2 pins inside the docking connector.
• Q: Does this mod support X220T/X230T?
  A: No. It's technically possible to design special version of the adapter board that would fit in tablet, but then you'll need to replace the screen. Which, again, is technically possible, but not really doable.
• Q: What shipping method do you use?
  A: The kit is shipped as small registered package (you'll have a tracking number).
• Q: I have just submitted the order form, what should I do now?
  A: Patience! I'll receive your order and will reply with payment instructions if there's a kit available for you. I ship in 2-3 days after you make the payment and send you a tracking number. Remember to check your spam folder because sometimes my messages can end up there. You'll have 7 days after receiving the payment instructions to make the payment.
• Q: I have submitted my order around the start of 2nd batch, but have yet to receive a message or confirmation.
  A: That means your turn is yet to come. Watch this thread for news and check your mailbox regularly.
• Q: Does any of tested displays have PWM/flickering backlight or ghosting/burn in issues?
  A: No and no. All 3 displays use flicker-free backlight and don't show any ghosting.
• Q: Why is Pepe on the PCB?
  A: Smug Pepe depicts the feel I got when I first made FHD display work in my X230. Then it just occurred to me that it would be a nice touch to put Pepe on the board, and so I did.

carcuevas wrote:Jihaaaaaaaaaa!!!

jp776 wrote:Will this be a registered shipping or ...?

carcuevas wrote:Wow the first batch already gone... That was fast

Botticelli wrote:Was I too late if I did not receive an Email?

nitrocaster wrote:

• LG LP125WF2-SPB3
• LG LP125WF2-SPB4

timsydney wrote: Have you seen these displays side by side? Panelook says the SPB3 is 6 bit color at 400 nits, and the SPB4 is 8 bit at 300 nits. Do you think these are accurate and is there a big difference in brightness between the displays? 400 nits is in the range of outdoor usable, do you think that's the case?

systema wrote:It looks like the link for Intel Dithering Settings in the manual is broken (http://kawamoto.no-ip.org/henteko/myapp ... 23ditherig) is there alternative d/l link? Thanks.

6sicSIX wrote:Have the X230 I received yesterday modded now -
X220 Keyboard
X220 Palmrest
X220 Lid
X220 LCD Bezel
LG IPS Screen

Now just the bios mod, bluetooth led, and 1080p lcd to go