Reflashing the Librem 5, Up-to-Date Tutorial

Please report back. I have had some troubles with my USB-C hardware at the bottom of the phone so I would like to know if the hardware can be replaced.

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Your version of the script still defaulted to downloading the plain variant and did not have the --stable argument code implemented. It was updated to downloading the LUKS variant around June 2023 after I emailed Purism about it.

But I just reflashed luks in August with the “old” version.

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Another reason is that there are no Byzantium images for Evergreen to download on Jenkins because the build process is broken again:

Image Build [Image Builds] [Jenkins]

@dos

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Poor @dos… We keep calling on him for help.

:wink:

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It can be! I got mine replaced a couple of months ago

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If you do not mind: What did you have to do? What did it cost?

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This is what they cost in May of 2024

USB board: 49.00 USD
Display: 150 USD
PCB board: 300 USD

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Can you replace the USB and PC board on your own?

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I don’t know, sorry :man_shrugging:

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Yes (1:57):

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We’re aware there are still no Jenkins builds of Byzantium, but the stable build (with --stable) is available. We’re fixing build infrastructure issues as part of the work to release Crimson.

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Can you tell me how to order these? I believe I need a new USB board.

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Just contact support@puri.sm
And then ping JCS after you send the email.

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I hate to ask, but do I have to ping JCS every time I make a support request? Is there a civil period of time in which we all agree that JCS may now be pinged? I hate bothering people with my problems who should not really need to be bothered.

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Maybe we should ask him what he thinks when it makes most sense?
Otherwise I would say at least 2 weeks of waiting, so Purism can also have a little delay.

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No, and use your best judgment.

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I wanted to report back to everyone that I contacted support and I did not ping JCS.

Support took about 4 days to get back to me. Not too bad. The costs for a new USB board is $49.00 plus shipping.

#righttorepair, #librem5isawesome

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