Looking to build a laptop all by yourself? Check out Pinkpad. This is a DIY laptop project based on an off-the-shelf Dell motherboard that seemed to come out of nowhere. This build projects an aura of unabashed ability. The website transports you to another world, the documentation is extensive yet curt, and the build clearly works.
With a Thinkpad x61 keyboard, a fairly modern (Dell Vostro 5481, Ryzen possible) motherboard that can be recessed inside, and a 10-inch 1024 x 768 screen, this approximately 11-inch laptop is well suited for do-it-yourself projects. Equipped with: . Most of the value of this design lies in the 3D file created in Google SketchUp, and the laptop is small enough to print the shell fairly quickly. You don't have to follow the parts list exactly. Screens in particular may need to be reconsidered. On the other hand, if you want to change shells, I wish you the best on your SketchUp journey. It should also be noted that the battery is not listed in the parts list.
This is a great project to open source and I hope it can inspire some hackers in the custom laptop building crowd. One notable drawback of consumer technology is that you can't always turn your device pink. Printing your own laptop chassis is a surefire way to combat this. If you think this laptop form factor is too commonplace, you'll find no shortage of custom laptops that grace our pages, from tiny ones to his CRT portable beasts. If you want to see more, please click the tag below.
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