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I'm looking at buying the USB C charging port mod by MikePDiy but should I be be buying the 65w or 90w version for my X200s? (www.tindie.com)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by CorrodedCranium@leminal.space to c/thinkpad@lemmy.ml

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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.

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[–] solrize@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Not familiar with X200S but on some closely related models, swapping out that connector requires taking the laptop completely apart and putting it back together, a big pain in the neck that can go wrong in too many ways. The power connector on my X220 is flaky and I currently use the X220 with a dock (that has its own power connector) rather than face the prospect of a likely multi-hour disassembly and reassembly. I suppose I will attempt it sooner or later if I don't get a newer laptop first.

[–] CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] solrize@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] solrize@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] solrize@lemmy.world 1 points 9 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.