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Libreboot on t480

2026-03-27 by TTTThis

Will remove spyware (networking and remote access) but leaves part of the blob.

Note, libreboot has been forked because the original people started using proprietary hardware. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg3bPvBF3bs&t=13s

Hardware

  1. A CH341A Programmer or Raspberry Pi Pico ($4 - $6 USD): To physically connect to the BIOS chip.

  2. SOIC-8 Clip ($12 - $18 USD): To attach to the chip without soldering (though some prefer soldering for stability).

  3. A Second Machine: To run the flashing software (your X230 is perfect for this).

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGKhsjvlSBQ&t=2s Got to 10:00 for connecting the clip.

Process:

Disconnect battery and stuff, put clip (which is wired to Pico) to little Thunderbolt chip, then connect the USB cable to the 2nd computer so you can start flashing.

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