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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-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.

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Didn'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.

Lenovo 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.

There 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/1005005703577535.html

Why on Earth would you want to replace the robust, round connector with fragile USB-C?

I 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"

Firstly; 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.

$23 plus shipping? Fuck that haha

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