Custom Skulls Coreboot Privacy Thinkpad X230 i5-3320M 16GB RAM 512 SSD W/Charger and COMPATIBLE WIFI CHIP
-Second Listing-
This computer is heavily modified with several features removed. Please only continue if you are willing to sacrifice functionality for privacy.
This computer runs the completely free and open source operating system Trisquel(Mini). It cannot usually support windows. It is flashed to Seabios-Free in Skulls Coreboot.
This computer has had several components removed, including:
- Bluetooth
- Webcam
- Microphone/Integrated LED
- Finger Biometrics Scanner
The FRU's(Field Replaceable Units) of the first 3 in the above list have been separated into ESD(Electrostatic Discharge) bags. They may be reattached for functionality. They will be sent out with the unit and are pictured above. Keep in mind this has been removed for privacy reasons. The Finger Biometric Scanner has been completely removed. The X230 service manual can help you reattach these if necessary. There is no guarantee in the functionality of the FRU's.
The computer has had the following parts upgraded/modified:
- WiFi Chip(Atheros AR9382)
- RAM to 16GB
- 512 SSD
- Bios Flash Coreboot Skulls Seabios-Free
- New Thermal Paste
- Fans Dusted
Notes on the computer and its purpose:
This computer is intended to promote and provide a stable platform to utilize and develop open source software. It is from the ground up a project of dedication to the end user. This computer sold is not intended to turn a profit. It is intended with the purpose of giving others the chance to convert entirely to open source solutions cost effectively. It has removed all potential vulnerable attack surfaces to privacy within reason, but also has taken features with it.
Extra Notes:
This computer's WiFi chip has the ability to run monitor mode. It can also run other free forms of Linux/BSD. It may have extra scratches or dents not noted in the pictures. It has the default battery, no mods. The charging LED does not work, it is removed along with the microphone, as they are one component. Trisquel Mini runs LXDE. There are limited features in LXDE to preserve memory and CPU usage. At best, these computers with browsers and various programs open, utilize about 4GB total in memory usage.
Final Notes:
This computer comes with no warranty or guarantee of use. This is highly experimental and subjective to customer review. Upon purchasing the item and one is not satisfied, please send a message. Understand the warnings that have been given about this product. Given this information, the computer should be very stable and helpful to the educated user. It is up to oneself to understand how to best utilize this machine!
The default password is "password".