Catalogue
Machines
Each reference is one physical machine. Once sold, its page stays online: it is the buyer's reference and a public record of what was done.
Available
What each model is good for
All three models in the catalogue take coreboot without desoldering anything, and repair with parts that are still common. They are not for the same job.
| Model | Size | The argument | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| X230 | 12.5″ | The compact one. IPS panel as a drop-in — no soldering, brightness control still works. | €300–480 |
| T420 | 14″ | The seven-row keyboard, fitted at the factory. It is the single reason enthusiasts still hunt this model. | €290–450 |
| T430 | 14″ | Newer Ivy Bridge platform. HD+ 1600×900 panel as a straight swap. | €280–430 |
Made-to-order options
- Seven-row keyboard on a T430 — possible, but it needs patched EC firmware. Made to order only, never fitted by default.
- New battery — +€50 on any machine, ticked at checkout.
- Second mSATA drive — on request where the slot is free.
The X230 FHD mod is not offered: it needs an interposer board and breaks brightness control. It does not go out on a machine that is sold.
What about the T480?
Corebootable since late 2024 via deguard. Quad-core i5-8250U, DDR4 to 32 GB, NVMe, FHD IPS as standard, dual battery. Realistic price: €550–700.
It is not where Durabo starts. Sourcing runs around €250 per unit against roughly €70 for an xx20/xx30, and the caveats are live: Thunderbolt unsupported in current Libreboot, TPM disabled, and the EC firmware must sit at a specific version before flashing. The first one stays in the workshop.