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?
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.