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    Replace T410 WXGA screen for a T400 WXGA+screen

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hsilver, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. hsilver

    hsilver Newbie

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    So, I need to buy a new T410 and i think i got a very very good deal (see below). The only thing that I would really like that lenovo can't provide right now is a WXGA+ screen. I currently have a WXGA+ screen installed on my T400 that's a brick.
    I understand the installation itself is somewhat tricky, but I think i'll be able to manage. My question is, are there specifics about the two screens that are different as in components/color quality etc. ? Also, would my warranty go out the window? Thanks for all the help.


    The above product code consists of the following component(s):
    2516CTO THINKPAD T410 - 1 YEAR DEPOT $1,160.10
    45M4819 SBB INCR I7-620M 2.66GHZ,4MBL3 $0.00
    45M3090 VBB GENUWIN7PROFES.64 $0.00
    45M4918 SBB G.WIN.7PROF64US ENGLISH $0.00
    45M4797 SBB 14.1WXGA TFTW/LEDBACKLIGHT $0.00
    45M4788 SBB IN.GR.M.A.5700MHD-AMT,TPM $0.00
    42X6309 VBB 4GBPC3-8500 1067MHZ2DIMM $0.00
    45M4839 SBB KEYBOARDUS ENGLISH $0.00
    45M4802 SBB U.N.T.POI.+T.PADW/FINGER.R $0.00
    45M4834 SBB CAMERA SUBCARD $0.00
    45M4828 SBB 500GB HARDDISKDRIVE7200RPM $0.00
    45M4820 SBB DVDREC8XMAXD.L.U.SLIMS.ATA $0.00
    45M4815 SBB 6CELLLI-ION BATTERY $0.00
    41W1787 SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA $0.00
    45M3043 SBB BLUETOOTH W/ANTENNA $0.00
    45M4803 SBB SBB IN.CENT.ADVANCED-N 620 $0.00
    45M4874 SBB LANG.PACK US ENGLISH $0.00
     
    hsilver, Aug 20, 2010
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  2. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    I'm not too sure on the technical aspect, but the T400 does have an exposed screen cable linking the display to the motherboard (the fat black strip), while the T410 does not. I would venture to say the screens aren't physically compatible, at least without a fair bit of tweaking.

    Yes, a screen replacement would void your warranty.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 20, 2010
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  3. LoG!K

    LoG!K Notebook Guru

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    If I recall correctly, the hinge placement and size are also different, so it most likely would not physically attach correctly to the t410 chassis. If you check out the Lenovo outlet, I believe there were several t410 models with the WXGA+ display available, including refurbished and new products.
     
    LoG!K, Aug 21, 2010
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  4. basement1234

    basement1234 Newbie

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    What is it with Lenovo and WXGA+ screens at the moment? I was thinking about buying an x201s, now they are off the website, rumors say a supply shortage of 12" WXGA+ screens. So I opted to buy a t410 and now here we are again, no WXGA+. There are certain specs I consider must-have in a new thinkpad, so I would most likely have to compromise if I were to buy from a reseller. What should I do? How long until Lenovo can provide WXGA+ screens again?

    Edit: I just noticed that they still ship the t410s with WXGA+ resolution - now if only they had a 9 cell battery for that...
     
    basement1234, Aug 22, 2010
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