I am on T400 right now & from what I have gathered the major key differences between the models are: i3-i7 35W vs Core2D 25W CPUs, integrated Intel OR discreet Nvidia NVS(never both) vs hybrid Intel + AMD (in some types, including mine) GPUs, LED vs CCFL (majority, including mine) screens. Is there a booklet or any other source with this kind of info helping to identify the exact configuration of a given T420(including 420i, 420s, still having just a very vague idea what is the difference between 420/420i/420s) based on its typexxxx-xxx number?
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T420 Identification
T420 Identification
I've been offered a T420 lately so I decided to clarify its configuration first but couldn't find a relevant info based on its type number.
I am on T400 right now & from what I have gathered the major key differences between the models are: i3-i7 35W vs Core2D 25W CPUs, integrated Intel OR discreet Nvidia NVS(never both) vs hybrid Intel + AMD (in some types, including mine) GPUs, LED vs CCFL (majority, including mine) screens. Is there a booklet or any other source with this kind of info helping to identify the exact configuration of a given T420(including 420i, 420s, still having just a very vague idea what is the difference between 420/420i/420s) based on its typexxxx-xxx number?
I am on T400 right now & from what I have gathered the major key differences between the models are: i3-i7 35W vs Core2D 25W CPUs, integrated Intel OR discreet Nvidia NVS(never both) vs hybrid Intel + AMD (in some types, including mine) GPUs, LED vs CCFL (majority, including mine) screens. Is there a booklet or any other source with this kind of info helping to identify the exact configuration of a given T420(including 420i, 420s, still having just a very vague idea what is the difference between 420/420i/420s) based on its typexxxx-xxx number?
T400 P9600 8Gb/480 SSD/Hybrid graphics/WXGA+
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Re: T420 Identification
Search the web for: lenovo t420 psref
Change t420 for any model you want.
PSREF has all the info you want.
Change t420 for any model you want.
PSREF has all the info you want.
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Re: T420 Identification
Use the MTM link at the top of this very website, just below the site banner. It's between HMM-Manuals and Feed.
Enter the MTM without hyphen (e.g. 7676A27). Good luck.
Enter the MTM without hyphen (e.g. 7676A27). Good luck.
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