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What PC is like the "thinkpad" of PCs? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello. Many of the older thinkpads were regarded as being peak for the ability to repair and easily see into them at both the hardware and software levels.

I was wondering, what PC, if any, is similar in this regard? Aside from building your own PC ofc. Any opinions are welcome. Thank you.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I have had several used dell / hp motherboards, the only thing proprietary was that some were 12V only and needed a 6 usd adapter to work with regular atx psus.

And also the power button connector, you have to figure out which pins are the ones that turn the PC on.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

New models integrate all the front IO into the motherboard, so they really only work with the case from the manufacturer. Like this and this.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure the second one will work on any case, just that you might be missing the I/O plate.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Look closely at the opposite edge of the board. All the front IO (including the power button) is on that little protrusion.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Oh, sorry I thought you were talking about the I/O plate.

TIme to use an open frame case then lol.