The title says it all. The Tindie page says
Processor : i5 or lower -> 65W , i7 -> 90W
And I imagine the Intel Core 2 Duo L9400 (2) @ 1.867GHz my X200s has fit in that i5 or lower category but I just wanted to get a thumbs up before I pull the trigger on the 65w version.
If you are interested in USB C charging mods yourself by the way he has versions for different models.
Not familiar with X200S but on some closely related models, swapping out that connector requires taking the laptop completely apart and putting it back together, a big pain in the neck that can go wrong in too many ways. The power connector on my X220 is flaky and I currently use the X220 with a dock (that has its own power connector) rather than face the prospect of a likely multi-hour disassembly and reassembly. I suppose I will attempt it sooner or later if I don’t get a newer laptop first.
I saw a few disassembly guides and it doesn’t look too complicated. Definitely doable with an afternoon.
I have also been meaning to replace the thermal paste on my laptop for several months now.
I have another device in the X series that is quite similar I plan to use for practice.
This is also for the sake of practicality not necessity. I already have a USB C adapter cable I use and a dock I regularly use.
Yeah spending a whole afternoon on it sounds realistic, but seems like way too much trouble for a laptop this old. I will try to get an afternoon of quiet time to work on it. What a nuisance. I certainly wouldn’t do it just to switch from a working power brick to a USB charger, but you do you. Please post afterwards to report how it works out.
As a simpler alternative, you could try this cable, with the cylindridical plug replaced: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5452
That’s what I meant when I said I had a USB C cable I use. It’s the same as that but from Ali Express.
Ah ok, but in this case I don’t see the need to install a USB-C connector on the laptop. Just install a suitable barrel connector on the cable.
The idea is to have one charging cable for all my devices
Well ok, seems like a lot of work, but I’m interested in hearing how it goes. Have fun! I wonder if one cable plus a small adapter could handle it without changing the laptop port.