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, solder sense, pass it through, solder the rest. Worth noting that this board uses USB for backlight control instead of mirroring. There is an app for windows on 51nb (pm me for a google drive link) and I made this crude wrapper for linux. +1 for superbuy.
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Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Guys,
if there is anybody interested I am going to sell my second Nitrocaster's board (not used) + LG LP125WF2-SPB4 (not used from WIN0WIN); SOLDI meant to buy it for my sister's x230 but when she saw my FHD MOD in my X230 she told me that the screen was so small for that resolution
... so if any of you is interested in the combo, please send me some PM ...
BTW I am from Europe.
Thanks guys
if there is anybody interested I am going to sell my second Nitrocaster's board (not used) + LG LP125WF2-SPB4 (not used from WIN0WIN); SOLDI meant to buy it for my sister's x230 but when she saw my FHD MOD in my X230 she told me that the screen was so small for that resolution



BTW I am from Europe.
Thanks guys
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Greetings fellow X-series users!
I traded a couple of emails with Pavel (nitrocaster) a couple of months ago. It seems he's trying to set up an Amazon store, but is having a hard time with things so he's not been following through with Google Forms orders. He said he'll updated the OP as soon as there's any update on that.
Greetings fellow X-series users!

I traded a couple of emails with Pavel (nitrocaster) a couple of months ago. It seems he's trying to set up an Amazon store, but is having a hard time with things so he's not been following through with Google Forms orders. He said he'll updated the OP as soon as there's any update on that.
Sent you a PM.carcuevas wrote: ↑Sun Dec 30, 2018 6:33 pmGuys,
if there is anybody interested I am going to sell my second Nitrocaster's board (not used) + LG LP125WF2-SPB4 (not used from WIN0WIN); I meant to buy it for my sister's x230 but when she saw my FHD MOD in my X230 she told me that the screen was so small for that resolution![]()
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... so if any of you is interested in the combo, please send me some PM ...
BTW I am from Europe.
Thanks guys
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Hey,
I've been lurking here for quite a while debating whether or not this is worth it for me. I will be rebuilding my X230 almost entirely next summer, with 16GB RAM, an i7 motherboard, new battery, keyboard, chassis, etc. too. So, during that upgrade, I was hoping to bite the bullet and run the Nitrocaster FHD mod on it, since I will have it all opened up and everything.
My question to everyone is, what display are you all using? I would really appreciate a recommendation, I don't have too much cash to spend, as the other replacements and upgrades are extremely expensive for me as a student.
Thanks!!
I've been lurking here for quite a while debating whether or not this is worth it for me. I will be rebuilding my X230 almost entirely next summer, with 16GB RAM, an i7 motherboard, new battery, keyboard, chassis, etc. too. So, during that upgrade, I was hoping to bite the bullet and run the Nitrocaster FHD mod on it, since I will have it all opened up and everything.
My question to everyone is, what display are you all using? I would really appreciate a recommendation, I don't have too much cash to spend, as the other replacements and upgrades are extremely expensive for me as a student.
Thanks!!
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Nice to see that your on this forum!gts250gamer101 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:49 pmHey,
I've been lurking here for quite a while debating whether or not this is worth it for me. I will be rebuilding my X230 almost entirely next summer, with 16GB RAM, an i7 motherboard, new battery, keyboard, chassis, etc. too. So, during that upgrade, I was hoping to bite the bullet and run the Nitrocaster FHD mod on it, since I will have it all opened up and everything.
My question to everyone is, what display are you all using? I would really appreciate a recommendation, I don't have too much cash to spend, as the other replacements and upgrades are extremely expensive for me as a student.
Thanks!!
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Hi there,
i bought a x220 with a non-succesful try of the fhd-mod ....
i figured out, he remove the wrong resistor on the board. checked the board, an was the R459 (placed in the "hole" of nitrocasters pcb).
i checked the circuit-plan of the x220, but there is no information about the value of R459
know anybody, where i can find these type of information?
i bought a x220 with a non-succesful try of the fhd-mod ....
i figured out, he remove the wrong resistor on the board. checked the board, an was the R459 (placed in the "hole" of nitrocasters pcb).
i checked the circuit-plan of the x220, but there is no information about the value of R459
know anybody, where i can find these type of information?
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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.
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But you'd almost need a microscope to replace that sucker!
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Thanks!boutch55555 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:09 amLabeled 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.
so i think, i will place a wire as "short"

i have a lot of solder-experience, worked 4 years in the electronic-development - size 0402 i solder just sometimes with glasses.....RealBlackStuff wrote: ↑Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:04 amBut you'd almost need a microscope to replace that sucker!

maybe this time, because ist hidden in the second pcb (nitrocaster mod-pcb)
thanks guys for your help
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Hello friends,
Is there anyone in North America who could do the panel swap and soldering of the board for me? I have the x230 and the board from Nitrocaster as well as a display panel.
If so please send me a PM with the price and where you are located. I really appreciate it!
Thank you,
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Is there anyone in North America who could do the panel swap and soldering of the board for me? I have the x230 and the board from Nitrocaster as well as a display panel.
If so please send me a PM with the price and where you are located. I really appreciate it!
Thank you,
_S
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
What's the current status of a patched Coreboot on the X220? On the X230 I read some success stories, but nothing about the X220?
Would like to struggle less when connecting another screen
Would like to struggle less when connecting another screen

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A long promised store is here: nitrocaster.me/store. Hopefully this will make both buying for you and shipping for me easier!
Please note that there may be delays with shipping because I'll be using a completely different process - but eventually it will get fast and smooth.
A few tips:
Please note that there may be delays with shipping because I'll be using a completely different process - but eventually it will get fast and smooth.
A few tips:
- Create an account to track status and history of your orders
- For Russian buyers: PayPal не разрешает валютные переводы между резидентами РФ, поэтому переключайте валюту в рубли!
Want to buy X220/X230 FHD mod kit? Read this before sending me a PM!
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I looked on Win0win for a BOE NV125FHM-N62 but their eBay ad says they may ship a LP125WF4 SPB1 instead!
Is the LP125WF4 SPB1 compatible?
Also, are there any screen with a colour gamut higher than 50% ?
Is the LP125WF4 SPB1 compatible?
Also, are there any screen with a colour gamut higher than 50% ?
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LP125WF2-SPB1 is not compatible. You have to ask the seller for the exact model. That's how it works.
To my knowledge, screens with >50% color gamut are not available.
To my knowledge, screens with >50% color gamut are not available.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I wouldnt get the BOE model anyway! read back a page. Theres another user and myself that have problems with the screen not always coming on. Mine doesn't come on when I boot up my x220, so I have to log in when I hear the sound and then Fn-F4 to put it to sleep and then wake it up and the screen comes on. If my screen turns off to save power or whatever I have the same problem. No one has commented with any ideas so I would say, steer clear of BOE.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Currently, only the X230 FHD patch is being developed https://review.coreboot.org/c/coreboot/+/28950
If you read through the comments, a lot of the delay has to do with finding different people to test it. Given how close the x220 and x230 are, after the all of the quirks with the x230 FHD have been worked out, I would reach out to Angel Pons and ask for the same changes to be made to the x220 if you are willing to test it.
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Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Nice. I see there is a rev 6 but can't find what is new about it. You may also want to bump the rev version in the instruction manual.nitrocaster wrote: ↑Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:40 amA long promised store is here: nitrocaster.me/store. Hopefully this will make both buying for you and shipping for me easier!
Please note that there may be delays with shipping because I'll be using a completely different process - but eventually it will get fast and smooth.
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Will do. I was only going by the contrast ratio value in the specs. The BOE has 800:1 contrast where as the LG screens have 600:1dwhacks wrote: ↑Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:29 pmI wouldnt get the BOE model anyway! read back a page. Theres another user and myself that have problems with the screen not always coming on. Mine doesn't come on when I boot up my x220, so I have to log in when I hear the sound and then Fn-F4 to put it to sleep and then wake it up and the screen comes on. If my screen turns off to save power or whatever I have the same problem. No one has commented with any ideas so I would say, steer clear of BOE.
http://www.panelook.com/NV125FHM-N62_BO ... 29324.html
http://www.panelook.com/LP125WF2-SPB4_L ... 24654.html
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The kit is in stock again. More will be available by the end of February, after I get new eDP cables.
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