Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p

[phage]

You haven't sent out the next set of emails, right? That is to say, to resell those existing unpaid 29 orders? I just don't wanna miss it

[Edit]: Got it and paid. Just as a note, mine didn't go to spam using gmail.

[nitrocaster]

I've just took next chunk of the queue and sent payment emails. Your nickname was in that chunk

Meanwhile 28 orders are ready for shipping!


upd: Shipped. Will send tracking numbers today's evening.

[BigT0ny]

Just made payment for my kits! Thank nitro, the wait is almost over!

[remir]

Is anyone here going to SHA2017 (Dutch Hacker camp, see https://sha2017.org ) next week? It would be great to meet someone using, or interested in, the FHD mod there!

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I didn't miss the boat for the next batch did I? I submitted my email a couple of weeks ago if I remember correctly.

[nitrocaster]

The next batch is not yet sent to factory - I want to make it large enough to fit all pre-orders.

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Ok thanks! Is there any ghosting with the LP125WF2-SPB4? I have the IPS screen on my x230 right now and have bad ghosting with white images.

[Thinkpad4by3]

Ok thanks! Is there any ghosting with the LP125WF2-SPB4? I have the IPS screen on my x230 right now and have bad ghosting with white images.

I have a similar screen on my X230 and there is no ghosting. If a window is left open long enough, a temporary "screen burn-in" occurs but Im pretty sure thats a side effect of IPS screens in general.

[nitrocaster]

If a window is left open long enough, a temporary "screen burn-in" occurs but Im pretty sure thats a side effect of IPS screens in general.

No, that is some model specific issue. SPB3/SPB4 don't have such effect at all.

[Thinkpad4by3]

If a window is left open long enough, a temporary "screen burn-in" occurs but Im pretty sure thats a side effect of IPS screens in general.

No, that is some model specific issue. SPB3/SPB4 don't have such effect at all.

My Thinkpad Yoga has the same issue. Does that also have a series B1 screen?

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If a window is left open long enough, a temporary "screen burn-in" occurs but Im pretty sure thats a side effect of IPS screens in general.

No, that is some model specific issue. SPB3/SPB4 don't have such effect at all.

Awesome! That's what I wanted to hear. I can't wait to get this installed! I had to regedit to get the chrome address bar to be any color than white due to burn in and ghosting. I wish I could order the screen now so I have it for when the board comes in but don't want to risk it if the screen doesn't work after the return period.

[nitrocaster]

So, here are some news. Since I'm experiencing severe issues with getting payments for 2nd batch pre-orders, I'm going to tweak pre-order procedure a little bit.
Pre-order confirmation will now require making a deposit of $10 which would help me cover material costs, and which is some guarantee that you are somewhat serious about buying it. I'm pretty sure that's going to help me deliver the 3rd batch much faster than previous batches.

[sheinz]

I'm going to tweak pre-order procedure a little bit.

What should do those of us who had made a pre-order?
Will you send pre-payment instructions?
It would be really nice to have some sort of pre-order tracking I mean to know how far you on the list

[nitrocaster]

What should do those of us who had made a pre-order? Will you send pre-payment instructions?

I haven't decided yet, but I think so.

It would be really nice to have some sort of pre-order tracking I mean to know how far you on the list

Indeed. I could try implement that.

[proze]

So, here are some news. Since I'm experiencing severe issues with getting payments for 2nd batch pre-orders, I'm going to tweak pre-order procedure a little bit.
Pre-order confirmation will now require making a deposit of $10 which would help me cover material costs, and which is some guarantee that you are somewhat serious about buying it. I'm pretty sure that's going to help me deliver the 3rd batch much faster than previous batches.

Good idea!

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Not sure what batch I'm in but if I need to put money down I will.

[evillawngnome]

Not sure what batch I'm in but if I need to put money down I will.

I second this. Please let us know how we can help fund the next batch! If there are any left from the last batch, I'll gladly shoot you some funds ASAP!!

[nitrocaster]

I'm going to finish dispatching the 2nd batch just as before and start accepting deposits from those who turned out to be in the 3rd batch.

[miketl]

The next batch is not yet sent to factory - I want to make it large enough to fit all pre-orders.

I'm going to finish dispatching the 2nd batch just as before and start accepting deposits from those who turned out to be in the 3rd batch.

Hi, Is it going to be one big batch or two smaller batches? Just curious as I am probably toward the end of your list. Thanks.

[boutch55555]

Might as well give everyone an ID on registration at that point. File your order, pay 10$ and get a number. Then just announce what range is currently in queue / being built / awaiting payment / shipped.

[nitrocaster]

Might as well give everyone an ID on registration at that point.

That's a good idea.

Hi, Is it going to be one big batch or two smaller batches? Just curious as I am probably toward the end of your list. Thanks.

One big batch.

[skyguardian18]

Q: Does this mod support X220T/X230T?
A: No. It's technically possible to design special version of the adapter board that would fit in tablet, but then you'll need to replace the screen. Which, again, is technically possible, but not really doable.

Ouch what a bummer

[Thinkpad4by3]

If you really need graphics capabilities, a new yoga suits well. I use one for my graphics capabilities while all other activities on the x230.

[life_on_marx]

Hi, I decided to buy a LP125WF2 SPB3 screen from win0win on ebay, as recommended by nitrocaster. The seller's policy is to ask the LCD screen part number in order to be sure that the model is the correct one, as they do not accept returns.
How do I find this code? for the record, I'm using an x220.
thanks!

[pamark]

I ordered from him spb4, 4 days ago. I wrote to him in message, that i want exactly spb4.

I think he means do you want spb4 or spb3
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I ordered from him spb4, 4 days ago. I wrote him in message that i want exactly spb4.

I think he means do you want spb4 or spb3

Sorry if that has been covered before but is spb4 better than spb3?

[life_on_marx]

I ordered from him spb4, 4 days ago. I wrote him in message that i want exactly spb4.

I think he means do you want spb4 or spb3

Sorry if that has been covered before but is spb4 better than spb3?

this would be indeed interesting to know

[nitrocaster]

Check 'Tested displays' section in the first post.

[RealBlackStuff]

It pays to READ the Forum and especially this thread!
Read onward about SPB3/4 from here: viewtopic.php?p=790256#p790256

[sponka]

My kit arrived today

Suggested display (1st post on page 1) is sold out and I found (fingers crossed) correct display for similar amount of $$$:
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.h ... 2809228844

Now the real problem is that I don't have X230, yet

Hopefully by the end of the month this will be solved, too!

Edit: and big thanks to nitrocaster