>be me >want to install libreboot on my t500 >already

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>be me
>want to install libreboot on my t500
>already installed libreboot on my x200 a few months ago
>get all needed tools together(rpi, thermal paste, pomona 5252 clip, cables, ifixit kit)
>disassemble t500 while setting up rpi
>realise that my t500 has a soic-8 chip which needs a pomona 5250 clip
>check if i can attach the pomona 5252 clip
>works
>connect cables
>start rpi
>rpi won't start
>disconnect 3.3V cable
>rpi starts
>check if everything is connected correctly
>maybe the rpi has not enough power to use 3.3V output
>use arduino for 3.3V
>rpi works
>flashrom fails
>check everything again
>flashrom still fails
>test the setup on my x200
>works
>reassembly t500
>order pomona 5250 clip
>start shitposting

entire day wasted