Up for sale is an X220 Tablet that I've flashed with coreboot using SeaBIOS as a payload.


Listing only includes one laptop and an AC adapter. No battery, stylus, or other accessories are included. Third party/generic accessories should work just fine, especially for the stylus.


Laptop was updated to the latest BIOS and EC prior to flashing coreboot. Initially flashed using a Raspberry Pi with a Pomona clip, due to concerns about the ch341a flasher potentially causing issues.


The Windows 10 installer I used doesn't seem to want to boot due to an ACPI BIOS error. I added the VGA BIOS specifically to try and get it to boot, but I imagine that most people wanting this aren't going to run Windows on it anyway. It should run most Linux distros just fine, but keep in mind that if your distro requires UEFI, you will need to rebuild coreboot with Tianocore (or possibly osboot).


I've included VGA BIOS that otherwise seem to work fine. I additionally flashed it using `me_cleaner -S` which both removes unnecessary binary blobs and sets the AltMeDisable bit (which is an Intel-provided function that turns off ME after hardware initialization). This effectively removes as much Intel ME functionality as possible while still allowing the laptop to function normally.


I can provide a coreboot image that I built that does not contain the VGA BIOS (instead using libgfxinit for a more libre/free/open source BIOS), or the original image used to build coreboot, upon purchase if requested. Using libgfxinit will still allow most things to work, but as an example, Ventoy will not be able to write to the screen (you can still choose an ISO to boot, but the ISO list will not show up).


Please expect the laptop you receive to have the following issues:


Please see the pictures for a better idea of the condition of the laptop; it is the exact laptop you will receive. I would put it at around B- in terms of grade (cosmetics aren't great, but there isn't anything that harms functionality at all


Laptop has the following specs:


All of the following is tested and working:

The following is untested:

Shipping


Normally ships same- or next-day with USPS Priority shipping. I can ship to all US states and territories with this method.


If you are located in the contiguous US and would like to use a different shipping method, please let me know prior to purchase and we should be able to work something out. AK, HI, and other US territory buyers may also ask for a different shipping method, but I will have to send an invoice for shipping costs.


If you are from another US territory (not state) and would like to purchase, please message me prior to purchase so I can add any necessary taxes.


International buyers may also purchase if they use a company that forwards packages, but will have to waive their right to a refund. See below for more details.

Returns and refunds


I generally can't provide refunds or accept returns if the item is as described. I also can't normally provide refunds if something I did not test is not working, see above for anything that isn't tested. If it is not as described when you receive the item, or you have issues with anything that isn't working properly, please reach out and we can work something out, whether it is a return or a partial refund.


Freight and mail forwarding services may not treat packages or items correctly, and I've had a couple of instances where buyers received damaged items due to a forwarding service's handling. Given this, I cannot provide any refunds whatsoever if it has been handled by a mail forwarding service. Please keep this in mind prior to purchase.