T420s screen replacement options

[Olangu]

Hi all!

First post for me.

I have a t420s, im looking to mod if with a wqhd-screen (2560*1440) . Anyone else did this already? I can see that the x1 carbon wqhd-screen is very similar and has the correct pin-out (40 pins). Is it possible just to drop this screen in?

A downside with the LP140QH1-SPA2 (X1 carbon-display) is that it's glossy, is there any compatible matte versions on the market.

Thanks for any answers!

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[ajkula66]

Welcome to the forum!

I have a t420s, im looking to mod if with a wqhd-screen (2560*1440) . Anyone else did this already? I can see that the x1 carbon wqhd-screen is very similar and has the correct pin-out (40 pins). Is it possible just to drop this screen in?

Absolutely not.

Your machine uses LVDS and X1C screen is eDP. Not compatible by a long shot.

is there any compatible matte versions on the market.

No.

You could mod it with the screen from the "old" X1C but it would still be 1600x900 TN. Granted, a better panel but not worth it IMO.