🔋INCLUDES GOOD EXPANDED CAPACITY 9 CELL BATTERY
custom coreboot compiled from source + boot splash + 32 GB BRAND NEW RAM upgrade + fresh CPU / GPU thermal paste + fully cleaned / detailed + NEW classic keyboard installed

COREBOOT / CONFIG OPTIONS COMPILED IN

INTENDED FOR LINUX ONLY (send message prior to purchase)

* coreboot can change the way hardware operates. If unsure if this is right for you, please ask questions on your intentions for laptop, prior to purchase.

HOW TO SAVE MONEY? ASK FOR SMALLER STORAGE (comes with 480GB SSD, save $20 by asking for 256 GB SSD instead)

SERVICING: ALL LISTED HARDWARE (below) FULLY SERVICED BEFORE SHIPPING (fresh thermal paste, cleaned inside / out, hardware listed on description all thoroughly tested).

MAKE BID / OPEN TO FAIR OFFER
SEND MESSAGE OR HIT "MAKE OFFER" - SAVE MONEY BY ASKING FOR LESS HARDWARE.


READ ALL / SEE PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING (MESSAGE USE CASE REQUIREMENTS, IF ANY) - LINUX COMES READY TO USE / INSTALLED


-NOT- STOCK HARDWARE - INTENDED / OPTIMIZED FOR LINUX (OS / HW installation done for you)

TRY A LINUX DESKTOP LIKE: LINUX MINT, or DEBIAN, FEDORA, ENDEAVOUR (Arch based), UBUNTU, PARROT, KALI (choose 1 or ask for an alternative OS, ask about hardened options)


+ max neutering / disable of security / privacy concerns


+ detection enhancement (optional)


+ Custom Fitted / Modified Mechanical Classic Keyboard, compatible modded firmware flashed (time consuming custom mods / work)


+ 32GB Brand New RAM Sticks Upgrade


+ 480GB SSD Passing All Tests (another option available - ask if interested in alternative hardware install)


+ 500GB HDD (or, ask: may be able to offer alternative)


+ 9 cell battery (GOOD)


+ charger / power source (comes with battery, also can run off charger alone)


+ open source firmware supporting wifi (cybersecurity: ethical pentest / network analysis capable)


+ working VGA out port - see photo, projected on television, proof hardware in good working order


+ operating system choice: examples include Debian, Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, or hardened Linux desktop options (choose 1 operating system: other guided installer options may exist - ask if interested in something not mentioned)


+ usb based hardware key installation (taken care of before shipping)


Comes ready to run.


ℹī¸ "Buying hardware, new or used, always a risk (ask why this is a great option). Hardware makes an ideal home for storing  persistence. This custom W530 build / model has been serviced, removing potential security / privacy concerns, replacing original brand new computer's proprietary, with more open source Linux compatible hardware / firmware options where possible.  Adding hardware transparency by custom build / modification.

Goal to offer reliable hardware we trust, at price we would pay the same for. Question on what listing offers, welcome."
--respectsyoutech :)

* NOTICE: custom hardware / firmware may change the way you expect a given piece of hardware to operate (example: hardware firmware optimized for Linux - not for Windows (though some compilations can be made to run windows if asked in advance can verify), intended for Linux).


Custom modified keyboard installed with compatible custom firmware keyboard flashed; capslock does not light up: this is 100% normal, this light is not even featured on the stock keyboard for this model.


Preinstalled with your choice (including not mentioned), including options like Debian, EndeavourOS, hardening options, or Linux Mint (additional Linux by guided installer options available).


PLEASE INSPECT ALL PHOTOS / CONDITION BEFORE BIDDING


(SEND MESSAGE IF SEEKING SOMETHING DIFFERENT)


WATCH THIS LISTING FOR POSSIBLE UPDATES / IMPROVEMENTS


To sweeten the deal on this auction: (all personally configured / compiled from source) custom modified W530 Thinkpad coreboot with  additional bonus hardware security enhancement, for peace of mind - listing includes everything needed.

W530 special offering: custom more open source laptop hardware


SEE ALL PHOTOS: only thing of any note, pretty small scratch (only couple cm) on top, nothing affecting function - hardware runs great (see photos)


Many hours into building this unique W530 Linux Workstation.


* * * PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING


SEND MESSAGE: Happy to help you decide (or find out what might be more optimal)


[ SIGNATURE REQUIRED TO PROTECT FROM PORCH PIRATES / SHIPS TO BUYER ADDRESS ONLY ]


May add additional information / update hardware description, as needed.