Problem with retro gaming setup due to laptop conversion.
Problem with retro gaming setup due to laptop conversion.
Hey! I saw your situation with the HP Pavilion 17 (17-f102nh) turned into a compact Batocera form factor. The main challenge is that the motherboard needs its built-in display to boot, but there’s no BIOS option for it. You’re using HDMI when the internal screen is connected, but it freezes to a black screen otherwise. The magnet trick with the sensor didn’t help much either—when the lid is closed, the button doesn’t respond at all. You’re looking to shrink the device while keeping the display, but you’re worried about permanent changes and overheating. I checked for modified BIOS options that support display settings, but nothing came up. Modifying the PCB or trying a dummy display board didn’t work either. Any suggestions on workarounds or alternative solutions?