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Re: x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0

#91 Post by boutch55555 » Thu May 24, 2018 5:10 am

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.

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#92 Post by evening_hunger » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:11 am

boutch55555 wrote:
Fri May 04, 2018 7:41 am
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.
Hi Boutch, there is a problem. I bough extenders from them and got them, but they are not the edp->edp extenders visible in the bottom photo (which probably are compatible with Nitro's cable) but the edp->some_f...g_ribbon converters visible at the top of the photo. What have you gotten when you bought from them?
Do you have any spare extension (of those at the bottom) you'd like to seel or something?

In other words, thie auction photo not one cable visible on both sides (as I though) but two cables. Strange, there's no choice options on the auction, I should've gotten both of them... [censored].

I put my system together with Nitro's cable. My AUO screen has the connector on the wrong side, of course, so it was impossible to fly the cable through any hinges. I drilled holes in the bezel, keyboard support and part of the chassis and put the cable through there directly to Nitroboard. That works, but I suppose it will die, like, really fast, once I give this cable to many squezes. So, I either need this extender - but the correct one, or a longer cable - but you wrote it doesn't exist...
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#93 Post by boutch55555 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:34 pm

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...

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#94 Post by evening_hunger » Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:04 am

Hmm no, I think they just sent me the wrong ribbons. I will take some photos once back home, and post them here. Also, I see what you mean, probably the auction photo indeed shows the same connector from both sides. It's just that they sent me something different. More on it later...
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#95 Post by evening_hunger » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:33 pm

The connector I got from Yoycart is visible here: https://imgur.com/a/V8uWhG8
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#96 Post by boutch55555 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:43 pm

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.

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#97 Post by evening_hunger » Wed Jun 06, 2018 3:59 am

It's HQ-40-156FPC on mine. Yes, I contacted them, so far they're resisting to acknowledge their fault:) By the way I want to say this screen kicks maximum butt, the colors are off-this-world, and available 'pixelspace' - stunning.
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#98 Post by apala4 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:53 pm

boutch55555 wrote:
Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:32 am
Patching is quite easy, worse part is creating an account on 51nb to download the files ;) PM me if you want a google drive / dropbox link.

Whole process :
Update to 2.68 with official installer. Extract the bios, place it in the x230_bios_patch folder, name it x230.bin and run patch.bat. It should create x230.bin.patched. Flash that.

It also removes whitelist and adds advanced menu. You can choose to disable one of them by commenting it in patches.txt
hello,

1) could you please share the files needed for bios patching?

2) https://forum.51nb.com/forum.php?mod=vi ... light=LVDS this link shows:
1. Please refer to the method of whitelisting: https://forum.51nb.com/thread-1737551-1-1.html
(It is recommended to unplug the eighth pin, bios set the way to wake up the network to access the network cable, I myself Tryed to use the eighth pin did not succeed, for reference.)
is it really required to play with all that "wake up the network" things?

TIA.

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#99 Post by boutch55555 » Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:58 am

Here are files for patching the bios. I used those instructions with the raspberry pi and flashrom to extract and flash the bios.

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#100 Post by votumcratum » Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:37 am

boutch55555 wrote:
Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:58 am
Here are files for patching the bios. I used those instructions with the raspberry pi and flashrom to extract and flash the bios.
Is this patcher compatible with the latest x230 BIOS version of 2.73 (26 Jun 2018)?

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#101 Post by boutch55555 » Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:27 am

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.

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#102 Post by votumcratum » Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:47 am

What are the recommended 12.5" WQHD/"2k"/1440p screens for x230?
People usually mention "Sharp" without specifying the particular panel model.

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#103 Post by wojtekS » Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:06 am

LQ125T1JW02/A01

Sometimes it can be ordered with the metal mounting frame so it can be easily bolted to the existing mounts: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LQ125T1JW02-A0 ... 1995635762
Mine came without.

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#104 Post by votumcratum » Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:42 am

Thanks, wojtekS!
Is there any difference between /A01 and /A02 I should be worried about or they will both work with the #2 mod from before?

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#105 Post by wojtekS » Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:32 am

Maybe it's just the mounting frame difference. Try to check on panelook website. I have the #2 but with additional USB ports (it was available at the begining of 2018, now no more).

Mine is A01 and I am writing from my X230 with this screen.

Here is the same seller on aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Sh ... 43401.html

Big difference in price.

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#106 Post by radostzohany » Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:13 pm

how much a whole kit like this goes for? Im kind of unsure, on what does it needs, I know nitrocaster made some fhd boards, but he said they do not support fhd Im wondering what is needed for this taobao fhd or wqhd mod, I would appreciate your help

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#107 Post by skrble » Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:31 am

votumcratum wrote:
Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:37 am
boutch55555 wrote:
Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:58 am
Here are files for patching the bios. I used those instructions with the raspberry pi and flashrom to extract and flash the bios.
Is this patcher compatible with the latest x230 BIOS version of 2.73 (26 Jun 2018)?
The keyboard itself works fine, but many Fn- shortcuts stopped working, at least on my unit, as well with the microphone mute button. The previous patched bios ran just fine (patched early beginning 2018, idk which version it actually was).
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#108 Post by boutch55555 » Sat Sep 01, 2018 4:38 am

You might want to flash the EC again. Release notes say it's still 1.14, should be fine.

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#109 Post by skrble » Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:32 pm

I already found the problem. It was simply a coincidence with other official Lenovo update: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P ... -p/4188711

I apparently noticed it a bit later, so I thought it may be connected with this. My excuse! Thanks! :)
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#110 Post by cake » Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:07 pm

Hi guys!

Need some help with getting this:
3) - order mod https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=553863861510 (200Yuan) (seller #2) + order somewhere 13.3 FHD lcd + order bezel https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=558961272865 (100Yuan)
to work on my X220.

Soldered the kit - and I'm not getting any backlight, even tho picture is present.
I'm not that good with diagnosing electrical problems - any hints about where to look?

Using LP133WF4 SPD1 display.

Do I have to flash BIOS to get it to work?

Thanks!

EDIT: just thought I'll mention, screen is obviously correctly recognized by Windows.

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#111 Post by RealBlackStuff » Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:29 pm

Did you remove power and battery before you started?
Maybe you blew the backlight fuse!

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#112 Post by cake » Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:56 pm

RealBlackStuff wrote:
Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:29 pm
Did you remove power and battery before you started?
Maybe you blew the backlight fuse!
I did.
But anything is possible.
Any idea where's that?
Will that also kill backlight to the original display? That one works correctly if I connect it.
Edit: nevermind, now it doesn't anymore. Sigh. Well, at least now I know where to look. Thanks.

Using very similar fhd board: https://imgur.com/3jAKDaI
Have 2 capacitors on the right, however ( near 8 ), soldered only to the bottom one, getting ~12v there, when laptop is on.
Also, connector is different (only 20 pin).
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#113 Post by cake » Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:45 pm

Welp, fuses F1, F2 and F6 all are intact (resistance is close to zero), yet I'm getting no backlight even with the original display now. Guess I blew something else while testing. FML.

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#114 Post by cake » Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:47 am

Already gotten me a spare X230 to play with, but I'm inclined to finish diagnosing the original one (or destroy it in the process, lol).
Anyway, FHD board is off the MB, I'm still not getting any backlight with the original screen.
Googled the schematics, found out that pins 1 & 2 in CN4 (original display connector) are protected by the fuse F1 and are labeled as "VBL20" - I presume backlight voltage supply. Well, I have 12 volts there with laptop turned on, which can mean, that this part of the circuit is fine, I guess.

Now, there's also "BACKLIGHT_ON" at pin4. I start to suspect, that this might be my actual issue right from the start? My motherboard also doesn't have R68 soldered in for some reason.

Would be cool if someone could steer me in a right direction. :)

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#115 Post by jussi » Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:03 am

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=556349574441
Is this a full kit or a service?

edit: it was a service
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#116 Post by la-luva » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:24 pm

Hi.
Have done this mod on a X220 i5.
This is the kit from Taobao.
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o56 ... i8ob2u.jpg

This is the result.
https://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o5 ... pw4eew.jpg

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o56 ... itftoa.jpg


Everything worked on first time startup and seems stable, have installed a fresh Windows 10 on a new ssd hdd and done some hours with it.

I did not fit the mSATA board. Yet
Have not flashed the bios to "cut" the line to the original lcd.
Screen brightness can be adjusted with power button, 15 different settings.
LCD is 13.3" B133HAN04.6
How and where to solder i found solution to in pictures on internet.

It is not a perfect result, it is some signs of ghosting when complete black, but is not visible in normal use.
The pads I used behind lcd is to thick, but do not dare to take the bezel off again, because of very thight fit, and I am afraid to ruin the lcd if I try to take it off.

!!! QUESTION
There was a chip in the kit i bought, it is marked "X230 bios 2.73"
Does anybody know if this is a preprogrammed, whitelisted bios chip for this mod? (I presume it will not fit on the X220)

The mSATA board is just for an ekstra HDD right?

Does anybody have a step by step procedure on how to flash the bios or "embedded controller" and "cut" the line for the original LCD?
Have tried to read me up on this, but seems kind of complicated involving a raspberry pi.

Regards Lars
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#117 Post by boutch55555 » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:50 pm

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.

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#118 Post by jussi » Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:27 am

Does LQ125T1JW02 look like [censored] to anyone else? It looks like i can see every pixel. Is this a feature of this screen of do I have a some cheap version of the panel?

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#119 Post by la-luva » Thu Dec 26, 2019 6:32 am

Has anyone tried the wqhd mod with an 13.3" display?
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#120 Post by la-luva » Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:01 am

Bought a WQHD kit from China through Superbuy.
With the kit there is a loose bios chip, probably preprogrammed.
But they also sendt me the bios file on email.
Guess this will remove lvds and open advanced menu.
Have seen further up in this thread there is a link on how to make the bios file, but the explanation is not clear to me, it also includes Coreboot, and also seems to be a patch to integrate with orginal bios.
I have both Raspberry pi and a CH341a programmer to flash bios.
Just dont know if i can flash the bios file i got on email directly with CH341a or if it needs to be integrated with the original bios file first.
File size of bios file i got on email is 4 194 304 bytes.

This files are also just for X230, why is there no bios patch to remove lvds on X220?
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