ThinkPad L420

Announcement
22 February 2011
Series
L
Launch price
≈ From 719 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad L420 as a 14.0-inch business notebook built around Intel Core i3/i5.

Historical context

Its VGA / DisplayPort outputs connected office displays, while USB 2.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i3/Core i5: i3-2310M, i3-2350M, i5-2410M, i5-2430M, i5-2520M
Memory
8GB max / PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor
Storage
Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high, removable, upgradable Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, removable, upgradable
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1366x768; LED backlight
Dimensions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.5" x 9.2" x 1.26–1.42"; 344mm x 233mm x 32–36mm
Weight
4-cell: from 4.94 lb (2.24kg); 6-cell: from 5.14 lb (2.33kg); 9-cell: from 5.47 lb (2.48kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port, external monitor 11 (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
WLAN: Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 1x1 Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000, 1x2 Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, 2x2; Ethernet: Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Network Connection; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED indicator; WWAN: Wireless WAN upgradable
Battery
Lithium Ion 4-cell, 6-cell, or 9-cell
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys; Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

1 documents
Product referencePDF

L420 manufacturer document reference

Official source · 15.4 MB

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Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
L420
File size
15.4 MB

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: L420 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2011 · ThinkPad L420
Profile sources
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