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Complete screen and lid swap between two X220 one IPS and one not
Complete screen and lid swap between two X220 one IPS and one not
Hello I'm here again looking to pick people's brains.
If I buy an IPS equipped X220 can I do a straight swap of the display with lid etc on to another X220 that does not have IPS?
I have swapped screens before on other thinkpads - T60 and X60 but don't know if there are things stopping the straight swap in this case.
Thanks.
If I buy an IPS equipped X220 can I do a straight swap of the display with lid etc on to another X220 that does not have IPS?
I have swapped screens before on other thinkpads - T60 and X60 but don't know if there are things stopping the straight swap in this case.
Thanks.
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RealBlackStuff
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Re: Complete screen and lid swap between two X220 one IPS and one not
Get the X220 HMM from the HMM-Manuals link above.
And yes, it's a straight swap.
And yes, it's a straight swap.
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Re: Complete screen and lid swap between two X220 one IPS and one not
It's a straight swap. However, swapping just the screen might be easier. Follow the instructions for 2030 - LCD Panel in the X230 HMM, not the X220 HMM where, for some reason, they neglected to mention this as an option.
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X61 7673-V2V, T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad
X61 7673-V2V, T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad
Re: Complete screen and lid swap between two X220 one IPS and one not
Thanks that was the answer I was hoping for, be well all.
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axur-delmeria
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Re: Complete screen and lid swap between two X220 one IPS and one not
As someone who's done exactly that (transplant lid with IPS screen from one X220 to another), it's a straight swap. 
Planned Purchase: T480s i5-8350 FHD Touch
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
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