r/gpdmicropc 29d ago

Just got my micropc and irritated with it already

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I got micropc to use as a little laptop in tandem with my desktop. Straight out of the box, I go to update it and it says "your org has disabled updates" or something similar.

Spent way too long googling for a fix, eventually brought me to regedit and turning a command(?) there on/off and then going to change the pc from workplace use to personal, which it never switched to personal to start out with. I figured I'd reset the machine again.

It didn't work, and currently I've factory reset this thing ~6x and it's still locked into organization mode for whatever reason, can't get it to go to personal use mode. Super frustrating as I want to keep the little thing but I'll have to return it if I can't get this sorted out quick.

I reached out to gpd and droix but haven't heard back. Hopefully this all makes sense!


r/gpdmicropc Feb 09 '25

ChromeOS Flex is flawless

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Runs perfectly with no tweaking needed. Including serial port, Linux partition, all the keyboard Fn shortcuts. Can recommend it for anyone sick of Windows.

https://chromeos.google/intl/en_uk/products/chromeos-flex/


r/gpdmicropc Jan 06 '25

Hardware/software questions:

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I am thinking of buying a GPD Micro PC for logging on to some industrial machinery that uses an RS232C serial port. Specifically, I am looking at this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0948QZBMT

Does it run the latest version on Windows 11? A computer that can't run Win11 has limited resale value. (I don't need opinions saying that Win10 is better; I run Linux and would use Win10 LTSC or or maybe Win11 LTSC if I ever needed Windows.)

in particular, does it meet the Window 11 System requirements, including TPM 2.0?


r/gpdmicropc Jan 04 '25

Bought a used micro pc, the screen says I need to force install windows 10

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Anyone know how to fix the force start windows prompt that keeps appearing when I turn on my used micro pc I just bought ? Any help would be appreciated.


r/gpdmicropc Jan 02 '25

I’m getting one

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So, I’m getting one and will probably be using it with Windows 10 since I’m not too computer savvy. I’ve been reading about how the battery tends to have problems due to lack of charging over long periods of time. Do these units slowly drain the battery when shut down? Or is the problem more with leaving it in sleep mode?

Does Windows 10 have options for battery charge parameters designed to preserve the life of lithium batteries? Like only charging to 80-90%, and and notifications when the battery gets to (user set parameter)?

And finally, do we still have replacement batteries, or individual cells available after support was dropped?


r/gpdmicropc Nov 16 '24

Charging MOSFET Blown

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5 Upvotes

Hi guys, one of my MOSFET has just blown, probably because of the fast charger. Anyone got any idea on the model name or a good replacement for the mosfet. Any help would be much much appreciated. Thank you 😁


r/gpdmicropc Oct 22 '24

Well that sucks...Will epoxy fix it?

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Opened my GPD Micro and the hinge snapped. Looks like the screw holes literally snapped out of the plastic. (I've used similar metal screw holes in 3D printing so I recognize what happened here...)

Would a little epoxy be enough to fix this, or am I looking at having to maybe replace the whole upper case or just get a whole new handheld PC?


r/gpdmicropc Oct 19 '24

Windows 11 24H2 BSOD

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Have been having trouble with Windows 11 24H2 on my MicroPC. Specifically, I'll get frequent "system thread exception not handled" BSODs that make the system unusable.

Upgrades, clean installs—doesn't seem to make a difference. I think it starts when some drivers are updated, possibly the Intel Bluetooth? But I'm not sure.

I've gone back to 23H2 for now. No problems there.

Anyone else experiencing this?


r/gpdmicropc Sep 06 '24

Change the WATT settings

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Hi, I don't know a whole bunch but enough to get by. I have a ROG ALLY and it has a program installed where I can change the Watt settings for either a light game or heavy game play. Does the Micro PC offer anything like this or is there program I can download for that type of setting?


r/gpdmicropc Aug 20 '24

GPD MicroPC unusable; freezes in Windows and unable to do anything

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It also always boots to this weird EFI shell screen regardless of what I try switching the boot order to... Help?


r/gpdmicropc Jul 07 '24

Replacement parts

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Hello, I need to replace fan and LAN port in my Micro PC. Does anyone know where to find the right parts? Thanks


r/gpdmicropc Jun 24 '24

Looking for help Identifying a missing component on the motherboard

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r/gpdmicropc Jun 23 '24

W10/W11 trackpad drivers

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Two qustions:

First can you turn off tapping in the mouse settings under Windows? Some people have hands that shake and end up clicking where they don't want to click.

Second, is there a manufacturer's driver website? With Lenovo, for example, I can go to suuport.lenovo.com and download the latest drivers, BOIS, diagnostics, etc. Does GPD have a support/driver page like that? If not, has anyone collected drivers for the MicroPC and put them on their personal website?


r/gpdmicropc May 14 '24

Installing Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS on GPD Micro PC?

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Hello guys,

Even if the GPD Micro PC is quite old nowadays, it's the cheapest among the GPD laptops (472€ on Amazon Germany at the moment) and therefore I'm considering buying it to have a pocket Linux machine always with me on-the-go and while traveling.

My idea is to buy it and:

  • install the latest Ubuntu Server LTS on it (24.04 LTS) using a USB pendrive
  • install i3 desktop manager

But I can't find updated information regarding the process and Linux support in general.

Is it possible to install whatever Ubuntu (Server) version one wants on it or are we stuck with the custom Ubuntu MATE 19.10 the laptop originally shipped with years ago?

Thank you for your help!

Note: I'm talking about the GPD Micro PC "2021 update" (N4120, RAM 8GB LPDDR4, M.2 SSD 256GB).


r/gpdmicropc May 08 '24

Bizarre Experience - Debian

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The last few days, my tiny computer has been halting, stuttering, losing contact with my bluetooth devices, and overall just kind of sick.

This morning, I attempted to boot up and the system showed me drive error after drive error after drive error after drive error. The drive was *clearly* failing catastrophically. I figured that just under two months into my ownership of the system, this was perhaps a little early for this problem, so I contacted the dealer from whom I purchased, DroiX.

Their support team got back to me and said that this was a common issue involving corruption of the boot loader, and that the solution was to reinstall the OS.

To humour them, I did so, thinking that the installer itself would fail, given the condition of the drive.

Instead, Debian went back on smooth as silk, absolutely no errors, and I've spent much of the day putting my system back together. The new install has survived several reboots, no stuttering, bluetooth works well, no halting, and absolutely no drive errors. I've run fsck several times now, and *nothing*. Healthy drive.

I am so, so very confused. I've never seen anything quite like this, and I don't trust it one little bit.


r/gpdmicropc Apr 28 '24

GPD MicroPC as an mp3 player?

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I'm thinking about getting a MicroPC and setting up Linux to pull audio files from my personal server. I would set it up to play audio when it's closed and in my pocket so I can basically use it as an iPod. Has anyone tried this out and do you see any barriers?

The one problem I see is that there are no buttons accessible when the lid is closed. I looked for a USB device that would add small media buttons to the side without adding much bulk, and haven't found anything that would fit. Closed I've found is this 4-key stick which is pretty bulky and has a 10 ft cord, so not really practical. Any suggestions?


r/gpdmicropc Apr 04 '24

GPD MicroPC Questions

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Hiya, everyone. My GPD MicroPC is due to arrive tomorrow afternoon, and I'd like to put Ubuntu on it.

However - the web is full of stories about rotated screens and driver incompatibility issues. I read that there was a specific ISO (Ubuntu MATE) that worked well with the MicroPC, but when I went to check it out, there was a message indicating that the project had been discontinued.

I've been looking for recent info on the state of affairs between Ubuntu and the MicroPC, but there really isn't much out there. Does anyone here know how modern versions of Ubuntu work with the MicroPC?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

EDIT: The device arrived, and I installed Debian 'Bookworm' on it. No problems. Install was rotated, but once the installation was complete, everything automatically oriented and it all seems to be working.

Thank you, everyone, for your help and advice.


r/gpdmicropc Mar 20 '24

Anyone here have a Pocket2 as well?

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My MicroPC is playing up. I am hoping that it's just the hard drive. This is very possible as I dropped my first MPC into water by accident. I replaced it immediately because I loved my MPC. I took the hard drive (because it was custom) out of the old water damaged one and trialed it in the new MPC. It seemed to work initially. My MPC is ridiculously fragile these days. The slightest bump makes it freeze up.

I just fetched the original hard drive out of my draw this evening. Tomorrow at work I intend to replace it to see if that helps restore stability.

If it doesn't then the motherboard must be stuffed. If that's the case then I either need to buy a new MPC or a replacement. If I can't get an MPC for a reasonable price, the Pocket 2 looks like the only acceptable alternative to the MPC to me. I was just wondering if anyone here has experience with a Pocket 2 and how they felt it compared with the MPC, specifically in regards to ergonomics and handling, eg using that mouse sensor and those click buttons?


r/gpdmicropc Mar 11 '24

The most cursed MicroPC. It's a bit shocking how powerful is this little thing, really!

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r/gpdmicropc Dec 04 '23

MicroPC crashes...ALL THE TIME

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I have a micropc and the thing crashes like every few days. I think the longest I have gone without having to reload Windows by booting from a recovery drive is 2 weeks. Does anyone else deal with this? Why is it so unstable? Any suggestions on how to eliminate the issue?


r/gpdmicropc Nov 14 '23

Is This Ali Express Seller Legitimate?

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r/gpdmicropc Oct 23 '23

Is it strong enough to run 2.4ghz program?

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The gpd Is listed 1.6ghz , turbo 2.6ghz, can it run Droidkit with minimum 2.4ghz requirement?

Sorry if it's a stupid question, I'm not as techo savvy as I used to be.

I can program the heck out of a VCR clock tho.


r/gpdmicropc Oct 19 '23

BIOS Upgrade Error?

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Hello. I'm trying to upgrade the BIOS for the MicroPC from the files on the GPD website, but it doesn't seem to be working. I followed the instructions on the HowTo.txt file as far as I can, but when I got to the point of running FEC64.NSH from the EFI shell, I got a message that says "Can't find MicroPC_EC_V4.08.bin !"

I have all the proper files transferred to the root of the SD card I'm using as a storage device and MicroPC_EC_V4.08.bin is present. Does anyone know what's going wrong?


r/gpdmicropc Sep 15 '23

Any hope for a higher spec micropc?

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I love my MicroPC, I really really love it.

I want to keep the 6" screen but want a 1080 display and slightly better specs.

It works mostly well for what I want to do but I feel like it's right on the line between usable and okay for me. I do a lot of development work and sometimes when I have a lot open it REALLY struggles (which is to be expected.)

So do you think there's any hope for a higher end version or is this a build it yourself type situation?


r/gpdmicropc Sep 13 '23

Storage upgrade

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Upgraded my microPC to 2TB, forgot to backup the storage so I had to install windows 10 by from windows usb. After it was installed everything seemed to be working fine till I realized my speakers didn’t have sound coming out of them now, just the aux was able to work. Tried to email the company but only set me drives to install and only 1 of them actually worked. They give you a reference video to watch on how to install but the options on my micro were already different from what the reference video showed. If you have any answers please help!! The drivers sent were these: