Converting Framework 13 to a FrankenPad

[mxxivcz]

Hi,
there is already this topis with similar target:

Resurrecting old laptops with a Framework motherboard

I saw on Linus Tech Tips that there is a 3d printed enclosure that you can use to place your old motherboard into. This way you basically have another computer. This made me wonder, could you resurrect an old laptop that has an outdated motherboard? Normally the issue with this is that the I/O ports don’t line up correctly with a new motherboard, but the modularity of Framework might fix this. Maybe there could be an extension cable for the Expansion Cards that could allow you to place the Exp…

I aim for old ThinkPad with AMD mainboard and custom keyboard, ideally with Kailh Choc switches. Trackpoint works fine with QMK firmware, I tried it. A suitable target is T410s or T410, last old ThinkPads with 16:10 displays. HiDPI 16:10 14" screen is available (B140QAN04). It can be connected using https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33046726903.html for now. Direct connection to mainboard may come later.

There is also solution for the power button: Input connector shim - for power switch, USB 2.0 and LEDs

Anybody interested to cooperate?