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    Would this Flex cable work in my T420?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Alkahest, Nov 9, 2015.

  1. Alkahest

    Alkahest Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I'm still in my quest to change my 1366x768 display for a 1600x900 one. Recently I found a seller in my country that is selling a flex cable with this FRU: 04w1686
    Is this HD+? Would this work on my T420?
     
    Alkahest, Nov 9, 2015
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    FRU 04W1686 is the LCD cable for the T420s (slim) model which is different and unlikely to work. For the standard T420 model the part number for the HD+ cable is 04W1618, best to play it safe and search for this cable to avoid potential disappointment.
     
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    Alkahest Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh bummer. Well thanks for the answer PatchySan, I'll see if I can find it.
     
    Alkahest, Nov 10, 2015
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