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Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I'm patiently waiting for the second batch, my X220 screen has finally died (It had a hairline crack running through it)
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Just recieved a 1080p panel from win0win! Now to patiently wait for the kit
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
@carcuevas, @technopanda: can you share a source for the LVDS cable? One of mine are wrong from the get-go (probably went wrong in the repair shop). It's 180 degrees bent. Effects are flashy to blank screen. I could make it work though I even dread using the keyboard now. @nitrocaster may be able to send one though not sure about the postage costs?carcuevas wrote: Well I order some samples for the FFC, I think the problematic is as you said the LVDS, the FCC cables have a limit for flexing, after this limit they cannot assure it's not working, the one I orderr now they resists 20 times 180 degrees let's see how they will work... they should arrive soon
Off topic, probably I should ask it on eGPU reddit... If my expresscard is plugged in, the machine won't go past POST. Tried removing battery and hard-resetting by pressing the power for 30 seconds. It worked once (simple laptop overheating?) but then I made the mistake of running the eGPU without the external power source on. Worked for 2-3 hours and eGPU got disconnected again. So, I suspect it may have drawn too much power from the express card slot and fried that? The machine boots fine without the express card + the same setup (Beast v8 + GTX1060) is working fine on my W520. Once I replace the LVDS cable I may retry but not willing to risk my other X230..
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Hi seasonshu, actually I got mines as a sample from here http://katalog.we-online.de/en/em/FFC_0 ... 1486638987 specifically the 28pins reference: 687728050002 , it's just maybe my impression but it looks for me that they are a bit more quality ones than the one I got... About prices and so I cannot tell, I just got a couple of them as samples, since I could not find any Wurth distributor for electronics here in Czech Republic...
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
@seasonshu I don't have any issue with the internal LVDS cable in my X230. Sorry I can't provide any helpful information about where to getting a replacement cable.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I posted about those cables earlier: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 15#p794115
Farnell UK has only 10cm and 15cm in stock
http://uk.farnell.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... 303336&vw=
10cm works fine (someone else on the forum tried it.
Farnell UK has only 10cm and 15cm in stock
http://uk.farnell.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... 303336&vw=
10cm works fine (someone else on the forum tried it.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Just out of curiosity, are there any differences between batch 2 and batch 1, either from a software or hardware perspective?
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
RealBlackStuff wrote:I posted about those cables earlier: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 15#p794115
Farnell UK has only 10cm and 15cm in stock
http://uk.farnell.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... 303336&vw=
10cm works fine (someone else on the forum tried it.
Yep I can confirm that, it's exactly the one I am using ...
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
4th revision has separate power rail for LCD logic and more convenient aux power pad placement. Regarding the firmware - I don't plan anything yet, but we'll see.theterminator93 wrote:any differences between batch 2 and batch 1, either from a software or hardware perspective
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Thank for both RealBlackStuff and carcuevas, I was sure I read about 10cm cable somewhere.. How does it fit under the keyboard?carcuevas wrote:Yep I can confirm that, it's exactly the one I am using ...RealBlackStuff wrote:I posted about those cables earlier: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 15#p794115
Farnell UK has only 10cm and 15cm in stock
10cm works fine (someone else on the forum tried it.
Actually UK or not, the delivery charges are extraorbitant. Farnell being the 'best' with £2.42+£3.95 shipping. Maybe I should ask for a 'sample' from Wurth (ehm, if I am honest, maybe they won't mind?)
So am I looking for "FFC Flat Cable, Standard 28-pin, 0.5mm Pitch, 50mm Length, Opposite sided contacts" (did I missing anything?) (or, up to 100mm).
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
There are plenty more FFC options in the UK, but most have a lousy, nondescript website that gives you zilch useful information.
Google with: ffc cable, uk
and try calling them.
Google with: ffc cable, uk
and try calling them.
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
You can add win0win's AliExpress shop to the list of recommended sellers.
I asked for and got two LP125WF2-SPB4 for $59 each incl. shipping.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/B125HAN ... 29067.html
I installed one in my i5 x220 and it is working perfectly except brightness fixed at 65% when running on battery (fixed by uninstalling Lenovo power something something).
The other was for my i7 x220. No picture. Troubleshooting, no picture. Tried the other FHD panel, no picture. Old panel back, no picture. Troubleshooting, fuse f12 32V 1A blown .
I asked for and got two LP125WF2-SPB4 for $59 each incl. shipping.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/B125HAN ... 29067.html
I installed one in my i5 x220 and it is working perfectly except brightness fixed at 65% when running on battery (fixed by uninstalling Lenovo power something something).
The other was for my i7 x220. No picture. Troubleshooting, no picture. Tried the other FHD panel, no picture. Old panel back, no picture. Troubleshooting, fuse f12 32V 1A blown .
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Waiting for a status update on the next batch
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Update: 2nd batch production is going to take a little bit longer than expected due to delayed shipping of some components.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Thanks for letting us know @nitrocaster
I was wondering how well this mod will likely work with hackintosh macOS Sierra?
It is completely equivalent to plugging in a 1080p monitor into the DisplayPort port on the dock while the laptop is docked, right?
If so, then there should be no trouble at all.
I was wondering how well this mod will likely work with hackintosh macOS Sierra?
It is completely equivalent to plugging in a 1080p monitor into the DisplayPort port on the dock while the laptop is docked, right?
If so, then there should be no trouble at all.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
It's eqivalent to plugging in a 1080p monitor into the DisplayPort on the dock and using dual display confiruration with mirroring.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Cool, my LCD panel arrives tomorrow!
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Hi all,
I have instaled the kit and 1080p lcd with no issues, but how to you get the intel dithering to function?
I can't read the readme files and when I run the program nothing seems to happen at all....
Thanks.
I have instaled the kit and 1080p lcd with no issues, but how to you get the intel dithering to function?
I can't read the readme files and when I run the program nothing seems to happen at all....
Thanks.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
This program adds its icon to the system tray. Its menu is pretty much self-explanatory and straightforward.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Got it. What's the updated ETA? Before March?nitrocaster wrote:Update: 2nd batch production is going to take a little bit longer than expected due to delayed shipping of some components.
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Thank younitrocaster wrote:This program adds its icon to the system tray. Its menu is pretty much self-explanatory and straightforward.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Probably no. I updated the first post.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
If anybody has a kit they purchased and no longer need, please let me know.
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Guess I have missed the window to order.
Would be interested if there is a third batch.
Would be interested if there is a third batch.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Yeah me too.dotsha747 wrote:Guess I have missed the window to order.
Would be interested if there is a third batch.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Truthfully, even if Nitrocaster makes a 3rd batch, selling them on ebay will be very easy. There was a kit on there a few weeks ago, 3 of them I believe and they were selling for a bit more than what he is asking.
I would possibly even consider two, depending how the first install goes.
I would possibly even consider two, depending how the first install goes.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
So, any chance to get this for X220 tablet? How many touch points will the modded display have, if it's possible?
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Me too.renixreborn wrote:Yeah me too.dotsha747 wrote:Guess I have missed the window to order.
Would be interested if there is a third batch.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Probably no. Replacing the LCD is too tricky, because it's glued to the protective glass.Starlight5 wrote:So, any chance to get this for X220 tablet? How many touch points will the modded display have, if it's possible?
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