I was thinking of buying a new-to-me #Thinkpad next month, but I think what I'll do instead is try to spruce up my #PinebookPro:
Get new rubber feet
Get a bigger SSD
Install #pmOS and finally have #FDE on the thing
Put some proper locktite on the screws so it's not falling apart all the time
I need to look up some videos on applying threadlocker to screws. It's much looser stuff than the typical locktite and it tends to make a mess.
I'm debating just dribbling locktite (regular CA) on top of the screws as well to try to make them a little more permanent. Not a great solution, but the thing just loves to fall apart.
It's always best to try to #reuse! <3
#UpgradeTreadmill #PermaComputing
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