The title says it all. The Tindie page says

Processor : i5 or lower -> 65W , i7 -> 90W

And I imagine the Intel Core 2 Duo L9400 (2) @ 1.867GHz my X200s has fit in that i5 or lower category but I just wanted to get a thumbs up before I pull the trigger on the 65w version.


If you are interested in USB C charging mods yourself by the way he has versions for different models.

  • CorrodedOP
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    4 months ago

    I saw a few disassembly guides and it doesn’t look too complicated. Definitely doable with an afternoon.

    I have also been meaning to replace the thermal paste on my laptop for several months now.

    I have another device in the X series that is quite similar I plan to use for practice.

    This is also for the sake of practicality not necessity. I already have a USB C adapter cable I use and a dock I regularly use.

    • @[email protected]
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      24 months ago

      Yeah spending a whole afternoon on it sounds realistic, but seems like way too much trouble for a laptop this old. I will try to get an afternoon of quiet time to work on it. What a nuisance. I certainly wouldn’t do it just to switch from a working power brick to a USB charger, but you do you. Please post afterwards to report how it works out.

      As a simpler alternative, you could try this cable, with the cylindridical plug replaced: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5452

      • CorrodedOP
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        14 months ago

        That’s what I meant when I said I had a USB C cable I use. It’s the same as that but from Ali Express.

        • @[email protected]
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          14 months ago

          Ah ok, but in this case I don’t see the need to install a USB-C connector on the laptop. Just install a suitable barrel connector on the cable.

          • CorrodedOP
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            14 months ago

            The idea is to have one charging cable for all my devices

            • @[email protected]
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              14 months ago

              Well ok, seems like a lot of work, but I’m interested in hearing how it goes. Have fun! I wonder if one cable plus a small adapter could handle it without changing the laptop port.