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Funny I just replaced the power port on my 2011 thinkpad with a usb c port (https://www.tindie.com/products/mikepdiy/lenovo-charging-port-type-c-pd-x220-x230/ h
by jackhalford 3y ago
Funny I just replaced the power port on my 2011 thinkpad with a usb c port (https://www.tindie.com/products/mikepdiy/lenovo-charging-port-type-c-pd-x220-x230/ https://www.tindie.com/products/mikepdiy/lenovo-charging-por...). I guess as long as fundamentally the charging standards don’t change we’ll be able to do this with ever increasingly old tech.
- iknowstuff 3y ago$23 plus shipping? Fuck that haha
- kramerger 3y agoDidn't know this was possible! I have a bunch of old thinkpads and need to keep around 3 different chargers (round, rectangular and usb-c). Could be great to go all in USB-C at some point.
- NullPrefix 3y agoLenovo chargers are 20V. USB-C PD supports that and there are "Type C to Lenovo" cables with integrated circuit to negotiate the voltage. You need to have the correct wattage of the USB-C charger though.
- sorenjan 3y agoThere are adapters available for USB C cables if you don't want to modify your computer but want to use the same charger. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005233750368.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005233750368.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005703577535.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005703577535.html
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- hbossy 3y agoWhy on Earth would you want to replace the robust, round connector with fragile USB-C?
- tyingq 3y agoI imagine there are other reasons people might want to do so, but from the Tindie product page: "but long story short, I just love to travel with maximum 2 cables and 1 or 2 power bricks depending on the number of devices I carry"
- jackhalford 3y agoFirstly; the round « robust » connector started to malfunction, the cord would slowly drop out of the barrel. Secondly; My phone is usb c, I only carry around a single cable type now, I feel like I have adcended and reached cable heaven.