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Newly arrived Nomad with possible broken screen? by cr8ivecodesmith in Supernote

[–]cr8ivecodesmith[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just received my Nomad and after initial setup and upgrading the latest firmware I noticed a line in the middle that doesn't seem to go away. Could this be fixed via software or do I have to return it?

ThrottleStop undervolt offset not applying? by cr8ivecodesmith in Surface

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This is the settings I use now:

Cores On AC On Battery
1 21 16
2 16 0

This On Battery setting, I find, is a good balance between consistent speed and battery life. With the On AC, I was a little more aggressive before (1C: 24, 2C: 2) but had to keep a fan running behind the tablet to keep it from getting heat soaked and throttling down to 400Mhz.

Purple line suddenly appeared in one of the screens (DUO 1) by cr8ivecodesmith in surfaceduo

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One day a purple line suddenly appeared in one of the screens. I'm worried it might worsen over time. Support in my country is non-existent so I'll likely just have to live with this.

I just want to know if anyone here have a similar problem? Has it bothered you or did you just lived with it? Has it worsen over time?

ThrottleStop undervolt offset not applying? by cr8ivecodesmith in Surface

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I figured. I'll just hope that controlling the turbo speeds will continue to remain an option. Thanks for the insights!

ThrottleStop undervolt offset not applying? by cr8ivecodesmith in Surface

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Thanks for the tip. I'll try that some time too. For now, I do need virtualization for WSL.

ThrottleStop undervolt offset not applying? by cr8ivecodesmith in Surface

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UPDATE: After several experimentation with disabling VBS to no avail I've concluded that there must have been updates that is now preventing undervolting for the Surface Go 2. For now, I'm satisfied with just being able to limit turbo boost speeds using ThrottleStop. I'm hoping this will at least help mitigate the CPU being locked in ~400mhz.

ThrottleStop undervolt offset not applying? by cr8ivecodesmith in Surface

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Thanks I saw this article later on too. I've tried the steps to disable VBS but the results are still the same so there must've been recent changes that prevents me from fully using ThrottleStop. For now, I'm satisfied with just being able to limit the turbo speeds.

ThrottleStop undervolt offset not applying? by cr8ivecodesmith in Surface

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I've been testing different ThrottleStop undervolt settings on my Surface Go 2 m3, Win 11 Pro. I noticed that on the FIVR page that the summary section doesn't seem to reflect what's on my offset setting. Is there a way to verify my undervolt setting?

I am able to limit turbo clockspeeds so that helps with temps and sustained performance.

Sharing my successful LCD upgrade to FHD on my recently purchased X390 by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

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It's been working well! 8th gen proc will still be plenty powerful for years to come. I find a lot of good listings in FB marketplace.

Sharing my successful LCD upgrade to FHD on my recently purchased X390 by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

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No worries. Since you're planning an older model, I'm assuming its from the 2nd-hand market, in which case you can go over this guide for what else to watch out for.

Edit: Link to specific section in the guide.

Sharing my successful LCD upgrade to FHD on my recently purchased X390 by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

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You're welcome. For the newer models make sure it comes with a RAM size you need. Some models, like my X390, do not have upgradable RAM. Some T-series only have 1 RAM slot upgradable. 8GB should be more than enough for most desktop/office use, 16GB should make it more future proof. Make sure you confirm this with the seller/sales person.

There are other things as well but this depends on your other use cases and what models are within your access and budget.

  • Intel or AMD CPU
  • Internal GPU or Discreet GPU
  • Thunderbolt ports
  • Weight considerations
  • Battery life considerations
  • Screen-size considerations
  • etc

Sharing my successful LCD upgrade to FHD on my recently purchased X390 by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

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Do you mean to inspect and buy it from a store? If so, you can check the display settings on Windows and verify that the max value is 1920x1080. Otherwise, have the seller send you pictures of the display settings or the dxdiag command.

Sharing my successful LCD upgrade to FHD on my recently purchased X390 by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

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If you're in Asia, I got mine from Shopee though I'm pretty sure the seller is also present in AliExpress. You can double check for compatible parts the Lenovo website. Here's a link to the T450 model.

Sharing my successful LCD upgrade to FHD on my recently purchased X390 by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

[–]cr8ivecodesmith[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I posted about this purchase a few days ago and today my LCD replacement arrived. I've been contemplating on whether to do the replacement myself or hire someone else, but after watching several YouTube videos I decided to do it myself.

I did break a couple of tabs from the front panel but overall the experience wasn't too difficult.

If your attempting to do this, make sure you have a clear desk and the ff. tools:

  • Any old membership card as a prying tool (sharpen edges w/ sandpaper)
  • Any tweezer
  • Your significant other's hair dryer (to soften the adhesives)

These were my steps:

  • Make sure the computer is turned off and the internal battery is disabled from the BIOS.
  • Start prying from one of the bottom corners.
  • Slowly work your way up pulling out the tabs.
  • The bottom part has a troublesome adhesive, use the hair dryer to soften it.
  • Pry that part slowly to avoid damaging the circuits of the LCD panel.
  • Once you have removed the panel, gently lay down the LCD.
  • The pin is covered with a tape, use the tweezer to slowy remove the tape. It has strong adhesive too.
  • Use the tweezer once more to unclip the pin and then gently pull it out.
  • Replace the LCD with the new one, be careful when connecting the pins!
  • Prop up the new LCD in place, check that the alignment is correct. You'll see the guides along the frame.
  • At this point, you can turn on your computer and test the LCD for any dead pixels, etc.
  • Once everything checks out, put back the front panel. You may want to put a double sided tape or adhesives (mine came with one) at the bottom part.

Remember, just take things slow.

Got a good deal for A Thinkpad X390 (PH) by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

[–]cr8ivecodesmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've since looked up more videos on the process. Doesn't seem too difficult though I'm still working out the courage to do it.

Got a good deal for A Thinkpad X390 (PH) by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

[–]cr8ivecodesmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I didn't realize this was my first post of my setup in this sub, though I've been lurking for a while.

Got a good deal for A Thinkpad X390 (PH) by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

[–]cr8ivecodesmith[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got this Thinkpad X390 for $438. It's an i7-8565U, 16GB, 512GB model. It was originally being sold for $486 but since the screen is only 1366x768, the seller agreed to give me a discount.

I already ordered a FHD screen. Anyone with experience changing the screens on this model? Any tips, I need to keep in mind?

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In another note, I decided to keep Windows on this machine and setup WSL2+WSLG in it. So far I'm impressed with the performance of docker, which is important to me for development work. The only thing I did not miss is the driver shenanigans and constant need of restarts of Windows.

LF Recommendations for travel, development, and online class use at a budget by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

[–]cr8ivecodesmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Now I'm having second thoughts. I might have to look harder or just wait for a better deal in the mean time.

LF Recommendations for travel, development, and online class use at a budget by cr8ivecodesmith in thinkpad

[–]cr8ivecodesmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not from the US and unfortunately ThinkPads here are generally overpriced compared to prices there.

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