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T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
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T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
Just found this interesting post on Reddit, that you can replace the 1600X900 screens with a drop-in version as used on Alienware M14X R2.
Those seem to be glossy though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comme ... me_so_why/
Datasheets:
Lenovo: http://www.datasheetspdf.com/datasheet/ ... -TLD2.html
Alienware: http://www.datasheetspdf.com/datasheet/ ... -TLG1.html
UPDATE:
new possibility: use the (matte) screens from a Lenovo X1 Carbon 1st-Gen (X1C1), see further down.
Those seem to be glossy though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comme ... me_so_why/
Datasheets:
Lenovo: http://www.datasheetspdf.com/datasheet/ ... -TLD2.html
Alienware: http://www.datasheetspdf.com/datasheet/ ... -TLG1.html
UPDATE:
new possibility: use the (matte) screens from a Lenovo X1 Carbon 1st-Gen (X1C1), see further down.
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PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
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Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2
Thanks for sharing!
This is indeed very interesting, not that I particularly like HD+ but I know some people not care much about the aspect ratio/resolution but do for the awful panel quality on these machines.
This is indeed very interesting, not that I particularly like HD+ but I know some people not care much about the aspect ratio/resolution but do for the awful panel quality on these machines.
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Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2
Not that enthused about 1,600 x 900 which I find kind of suckey.
Be that as it may, if I can snag a cheap 430/430s and match it to a 420 kbd and one of these Alienware screens it could be a great little project.
Be that as it may, if I can snag a cheap 430/430s and match it to a 420 kbd and one of these Alienware screens it could be a great little project.
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Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2
Another screen-option comes from a Lenovo X1-Carbon 1st Gen (a.k.a. X1C1 or X1C Gen1):
http://www.laptopreviews.com/thinkpad-x ... ds-2012-08
Also see this: http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Replacing ... better_one
http://www.laptopreviews.com/thinkpad-x ... ds-2012-08
Also see this: http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Replacing ... better_one
Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
The X1 being matte is a better choice for almost everyone here over gloss.
Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
Newbie here...looking for screen replacement myself...
but those Dell Alienware screens seem to be available in both Matte and Glossy.
https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/mo ... M14X%20R2/
but those Dell Alienware screens seem to be available in both Matte and Glossy.
https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/mo ... M14X%20R2/
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Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
The problem with Laptopscreen is, that you do NOT get an original screen, only a "compatible" one.
Read the small-print:
They don't show or tell you WHAT you will be getting.
You may get lucky, but it is all really "pot-luck".
Not worth taking the risk.
Look for the REAL and MATTE screen LP140WD2-TLG1.
Read the small-print:
Laptopscreen wrote:- New Grade A+
brand new part made by one of the above mentioned major manufacturer.
Our huge stock of laptop LCD screens have been manufactured by companies like LG Phillips, Samsung, AUO, Chi-Mei, Toshiba, Hannstar, Chunghwa, Sharp, etc.
They don't show or tell you WHAT you will be getting.
You may get lucky, but it is all really "pot-luck".
Not worth taking the risk.
Look for the REAL and MATTE screen LP140WD2-TLG1.
Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
++ 2! I emailed laptopscreen and they cannot guarantee that you will get a specific brand/manufacturer screen...they will only give you something compatible..RealBlackStuff wrote:The problem with Laptopscreen is, that you do NOT get an original screen, only a "compatible" one.
Read the small-print:Laptopscreen wrote:- New Grade A+
brand new part made by one of the above mentioned major manufacturer.
Our huge stock of laptop LCD screens have been manufactured by companies like LG Phillips, Samsung, AUO, Chi-Mei, Toshiba, Hannstar, Chunghwa, Sharp, etc.
They don't show or tell you WHAT you will be getting.
You may get lucky, but it is all really "pot-luck".
Not worth taking the risk.
Look for the REAL and MATTE screen LP140WD2-TLG1.
I was specifically looking for a AUOptronics screen for my T430s...so ended up getting a used pulled screen from ebay (grade A)
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Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
I'm having a lot of trouble finding the REAL and MATTE LP140WD2-TLG1. Any idea where I can get one?
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Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
you mean find this
just check the difference with this easy upgrade to alienwares screen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-09OiNv22c
i managed to get the last 2 from a far chinese factory.
i crossed my fingers as i waited for the parcel
just check the difference with this easy upgrade to alienwares screen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-09OiNv22c
i managed to get the last 2 from a far chinese factory.
i crossed my fingers as i waited for the parcel
Re: T420/T430 can use HD+ screens from Alienware M14X R2 or Lenovo X1C1
Man, would love to find a source for these panels! The viewing angle on my T420 is driving me crazy!
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