Coreboot Lenovo Thinkpad X220.

  • All pictures are of the actual laptop. It has scuffs, scratches, and other wear and tear typical of it's age (no cracks).
  • This is a heavily modified item. It may not operate as you expect. Please don't hesitate to message me with any questions prior to purchase.

Software

  • Coreboot is an open source bios replacement. It was compiled from source with Tiano Core  as the payload and flashed using a Raspberry Pi4.
  • The Embedded Controller (EC) was updated prior to flashing.
  • Running the latest version of Trisquel GNU/Linux. Trisquel is based on Ubuntu but only contains open source software.
  • me_cleaner was run on the Intel Management Engine (IME). This reduces it's overall size and disables its functions.

Hardware

  • i5 2450m.
  • Intel wifi card was replaced with an Atheros wifi card. On linux the drivers are 100% open source.
  • 8GB (2x4) DDR3 RAM
  • 240 GB SSD The SSD is brand new only thing ever written to it is the OS
  • Includes genuine battery. Battery life/longevity is not guaranteed.
  • Includes genuine Lenovo 90w charger.

Not affiliated with Lenovo, Coreboot, or any other entity. Just a thinkfan with a love of free software.