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    T420 Screen replacement?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pcyl, Nov 20, 2011.

  1. pcyl

    pcyl Newbie

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    Hi, is there anyway to replace the T420 screen with the 1600 x 900 as i currently have the 1366 x 738? I have searched a compatible match for the display on amazon after searching through the forums. Does the smaller resolution display have a different connector to the larger one?

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    pcyl, Nov 20, 2011
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    pcyl Newbie

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    anyone who can help?
     
    pcyl, Nov 21, 2011
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  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    You can have a read of this thread where a user changed his display on the T420. Since you're upgrading from HD to HD+ most likely you'll need to upgrade the LCD cable too which is part number 04W1618 for the HD+ screens, the HD screen cable is different as that uses part number 04W1617 instead.
     
    PatchySan, Nov 21, 2011
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  4. pcyl

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    Thanks, I was waiting for someone to reply. :)
     
    pcyl, Nov 21, 2011
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    Did anyone trying to swap hd with hd+, so it can be confirm that cable is needed?
     
    kklepack, Feb 8, 2012
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    I have upgraded the cable and ordered the monitor, but having tried 3 monitors (including the old one) all are acting like the backlight or inverter is blown. Only a faint image shows up on the screen. About to take it apart and reseat the cable for the third time. Any suggestions?
     
    LenovoJ, Feb 10, 2012
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  7. kklepack

    kklepack Newbie

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    So is it necessary to buy cable in order to replace screen from 1366x738 to 1600x900?
     
    kklepack, Feb 17, 2012
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    facing the exact same problem. Did you find out the cause for the DIM screen ? And also is the cable needed ?
     
    gavadr, Nov 29, 2012
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