From 3af44b34fc54899711a1de029b47c6a9ee4d25c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Filippo Ferrari Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:18:25 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: T400 setup --- content/post/t400-setup/index.md | 22 +++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/post/t400-setup/index.md b/content/post/t400-setup/index.md index 0a2a9b5..c4d999c 100644 --- a/content/post/t400-setup/index.md +++ b/content/post/t400-setup/index.md @@ -17,18 +17,22 @@ my daily driver is the Thinkpad T400, the most powerful laptop that you can libr some info on the [Thinkpad T400](https://mcdojf.wixsite.com/t400) # MODS -ive done a small number of mods to my stock T400, here they are: -# Libreboot -TODO: guide will be done -# Quad-core mod -TODO: guide will be done -# bluetooth +Here are the most common mods you can do on a Thinkpad T400 +## Libreboot +The Libreboot project provides free, open source (libre) boot firmware based on coreboot, replacing proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware. I made a guide on how to do that. +## Quad-core mod +It is possible to install a series of quad-core processors on the T400, taking advantage of the fact that they have the same socket of the dual-core Core Duos that come with stock machine.\ +You will need some soldering skills and decent amount of patience. A very well done guide can be found [here](https://thonkpeasant.xyz/guides/other/quad.html).\ +The original post can be found [here](https://thinkpad-forum.de/threads/core2-quad-mit-coreboot-libreboot-auf-t500-wahrsch-auch-t400-benutzen-beta.199129/). (in german) +## Cooling mod +TODO +## bluetooth the bluetooth of the T400 is 2.1, you can easily upgrade the bluetooth 4.0 easily by swapping the card located behind the LCD front bezel -# Ultra-bay mod +## Ultra-bay mod TODO: who the fuck knows if i will ever do this -# Express Card slot +## Express Card slot The T400 Express Card slot allows you to slot in any compatibile Express Card 54, i think the most used card is the one that gives you one or two (depending on the model) USB 3.0 plugs, with up to (i think) 5Gbps transfert speed. Cool shit. -# Parabola GNU/Linux-libre +## Parabola GNU/Linux-libre The distro i use on my librebooted T400 is Parabola GNU/Linux-libre, a community-driven, "labour-of-love" effort to maintain a 100% free (as in: freedom) operating system distribution that is lean, clean, and hackable. A guide on installing parabola with a encrypted root partition using luks and open-rc could be created in the future.