So, the X230 accepts Qubes 4 easily, but the apperance could be a lot better, so, time to get some new parts and refurb this laptop to look better, and cleaner, too.

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The biggest areas of concern at the palmrest and the back cover for the LCD assembly. The LCD itself is mucky, but some cleaning should make it look better. The palmrest and the back LCD assembly panel seem to have broken plastic. Plenty of screws later, and I have them off. Lenovo don't make it easy, huh?

Although the recycling company could have saved me some effort by refurbing it, but..well, needs must.

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