Please refer to the general pricing list for other items. Please refer to the X330 page for more info on the mods.
Pricing and shipping information
Please see here. All prices are in SGD and includes international shipping unless otherwise stated.
Barebones Build
Barebones build are builds without a charger, RAM, SSD, battery and CMOS battery.
All the builds that are shipped out are in refurbished condition by default. Non-refurbished (used) are also available.
A full build includes the following mods as detailed here. A summary is as follows:
- 2K 13.3″ 16:10 thin-bezel (no webcam) / 2K 12.5″ 16:9
- FHD 13.3″ 16:9 display costs an extra $40 due to panel shortage
- Classic X220 7-row keyboard (US ANSI layout) (Other keyboard layouts are subject to availability)
- WiFi 6
- Additional mSATA 6gbps under palmrest (not available for the 2K 13.3″ 16:10)
- Unlocked BIOS, whitelist removed & LVDS (native display interface) disabled
- Original bluetooth converted to female USB allowing extra internal USB devices and dongles
| CPU | Cost |
|---|---|
| i7-3612QE (35W, 4C8T, only 35W quad-core CPU) | $900 |
| i7-3615QE (45W, 4C8T, fastest CPU) i7-3540M (35W, 2C4T, fastest single-threaded CPU) | $820 |
| i7-3520M (2C4T, fastest stock CPU) i7-3687U (17W, 2C4T, for good power saving) i7-3689Y (13W, 2C4T, for the best power saving) | $680 |
| i5-3380M (35W, 2C4T, close to stock i7 speeds, stock CPU) i5-3360M (35W, 2C4T, close to stock i7 speeds, stock CPU) | $650 |
| i5-3320M (35W, 2C4T, best value, stock CPU) | $610 |
For more information on the different CPUs, please refer to this section on the CPUs.
Add-ons for full build
| Add-on | Cost |
|---|---|
| FHD 13.3″ panel surcharge | $40 |
| Speaker mod Reinforced lid External antenna Extra WiFi cards USB-C charging mod | $35 each |
| Stock charger | $15 |
Coreboot
Coreboot and neutered ME is offered optionally, but will require the purchase of a CH341a (if you do not already have one) to recover from hardware bricks.
Parts List
As modding the X330 requires both soldering and dremelling, individual parts can be provided to skip these 2 procedures.
All prices listed here are in SGD and includes cost of shipping.
| Item | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 16:10 2K 13.3″ X330 top half | Top half comes with adapter as well. | $300 |
| 16:9 FHD 13.3″ X330 top half | Top half comes with adapter as well. | $350 |
| Reinforced lid | Add-on for any top half. | $35 |
| X330 motherboard pre-soldered | The motherboard will be presoldered with the FHD/2K kit. | Price of full machine minus $400 (i5-3320M is $210) |
| FHD 13.3″ 16:9 / 2K 13.3″ 16:10 kit including CNCed bezel | Soldering has to be done personally. Soldering guide is in the software section. | $160 |
| FHD 13.3″ 16:9 Sharp panel | This panel works with the FHD 16:9 kit. Purchase both to install the mod yourself. | $120 |
| 2K 13.3″ 16:10 panel | This panel works with the 2K 16:10 kit. Purchase both to install the mod yourself. | $90 |
| 2K 12.5″ kit | Soldering has to be done personally. Soldering guide is in the software section. | $100 |
| 2K 12.5″ 16:9 panel | This panel works with the 2K 16:9 12.5″ kit. Purchase both to install the mod yourself. | $80 |
| Top half + motherboard | This is suitable for those who wants a full drop-in replacement. Only tool needed is a screwdriver and a pair of steady hands. | Price of full machine minus $200 (top half + i5-3320M motherboard = $410) |
RAM, SSD & Peripherals
All 2.5”/mSATA are Samsung PM851/PM871 OEM drives. All SODIMM RAM are Samsung/Crucial/SK Hynix OEM RAM sticks. Everything listed in this section does not include shipping. RAM and SSD are not for sale separately as they are sold at cost price.
| SSD/RAM | Cost |
|---|---|
| 128GB (2.5″ Samsung OEM) | $35 |
| 256GB (2.5″ Samsung OEM) | $55 |
| 512GB (2.5″ Samsung OEM) | $100 |
| 1TB (2.5″ Samsung OEM) | $220 |
| 4GB DDR3L 1866MHz | $35 |
| 8GB DDR3L 1866MHz | $55 |
| Item | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth to female USB | Adapts stock Bluetooth port to an internal female USB-A at 3.3v. | $7 |
| USB-C to Lenovo barrel | Adapts USB-C 20V PD to barrel plug (90W). | $6 |
| CH341a 3.3v black SOIC-8 flasher | SOIC-8 flasher. Provides 3.3v and 5v. | $10 |
| ASM1042 Expresscard to USB3.0 dual port adapter | ASM1042 Expresscard to USB3.0 dual port adapter. | $10 |
| Expresscard to M.2 NVMe 2242 | Similar to ThinkMods. Offered here to save shipping cost. | $30 |
| Expresscard to M.2 key E WiFi 2230 | Not recommended for beginners. Change of antennas is required. | $30 |
Battery (Out of stock at the moment)
See here about battery shipping.
| Battery | Cost |
|---|---|
| 9-cell battery (Genuine used, >90% capacity) with CMOS battery | $50 |
| 6-cell battery (Genuine used, >90% capacity) with CMOS battery | $40 |
| Battery shipping | $40 |
USB-C Chargers
As chargers are extremely important to electronics, all the chargers recommended here have been reviewed AND torn down for a thorough examination of the components. After-market, cheap Chinese/unbranded chargers are not recommended. Different plug types are listed here.
| Type | Item | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Lenovo ThinkPlus USB-C 65W US Plug | Small 65W USB-C chargers. Teardown | $40 |
| EU | Baseus EU 65W charger | EU alternative to the ThinkPlus charger. Teardown | $40 |
| EU/US/UK | Sharge 90W charger | Small 90W USB-C charger. Recommended for larger laptops. | $75 |