MNT Reform is an open hardware laptop, designed and assembled in Germany
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- #MNT Reform laptop
- #Linux setup
- #open hardware
- MNT Reform is an open hardware laptop designed and assembled in Berlin, Germany.
- A timeline includes orders and receipts of MNT Reform units from 2021 to 2025, including buying used and selling units.
- The trackball can press against the screen when the lid is closed, causing a small mark on the screen.
- Case components are made from milled aluminium (lid, screen bezel, keyboard frame, wrist rest) and acrylic (side panels, transparent bottom panel).
- Screws in the LCD bezel are not covered, and the center screw can rub paint off the wrist rest over time.
- A forum thread details fabricating new side panels, including attempts with paint and updates on MNT offering steel replacement side panels.
- Various accessories are listed, such as USB-C PD adapters, LiFePO4 batteries and chargers, antennas, and sleeves, with updates on improvements and issues.
- Operating systems mentioned include 9front, Alpine Linux, Void Linux, and Debian Linux, with some having installation notes or issues.
- Keyboard and audio setup in Linux are discussed, including fixes for audio device failures and volume adjustments via ALSA.
- LED control in Linux requires root permissions, and several configuration files and documentation sources are provided.