What I mean is-

  • You probably have a dead, chonky Thinkpad
  • You use a pre-built x86_64/Arm/RISC-V SBC, or design entirely new motherboard around the case
  • Replace the ports with modern options
  • Use modern Li-ion batteries
  • Swap the display with newer matte IPS panels, or pOLED, etc

Any one who has worked on a project like this?

  • dingdongitsabear@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    yeah, I wanted a board from a busted laptop and then transplant it along with the battery - plenty room inside.

    then, all you’d need is a display controller that attaches to the motherboard’s HDMI and drives the display, those are like $20 on aliexpress. everything else is USB and can easily be soldered to USB connectors; the later unibodies would be way more difficult in that regard.

    all there’s left is to incorporate some USB hub inside and that’s it.