ThinkPad T420

Announcement
22 February 2011
Series
T
Launch price
≈ From 779 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad T420 as a 14.0-inch business notebook built around Intel Core i5.

Historical context

Ultrabay supported a modular optical/storage workflow rather than a sealed appliance design. Its VGA / DisplayPort outputs connected office displays, while USB 2.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i5: i5-2410M, i5-2430M, i5-2450M, i5-2520M, i5-2540M
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 Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 9.5mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1366x768, 1600x900; LED backlight
Dimensions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.4" x 9.17" x 1.18–1.20"; 340.5mm x 233.0mm x 30.1–30.5mm
Weight
4-cell: from 4.60 lb (2.09kg); 6-cell: from 4.79 lb (2.17kg); 9-cell: from 5.17 lb (2.35kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port, external monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
WLAN: 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 Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, 3x3; Ethernet: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1; Bluetooth: Some: Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED indicator; WWAN: Wireless WAN upgradable
Battery
Lithium Ion 4-cell, 6-cell, or 9-cell, supports optional Slice battery (0A36304) as 2nd battery
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 7 row, 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys; Ultrabay: One bay for removable devices, Ultrabay Slim-compatible, 12.7mm high, bottom access; Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

1 documents
Product referencePDF

Lenovo Product Specifications Reference: ThinkPad Notebooks 2005–2013 withdrawn (December 2013)

Official source · 24.1 MB

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Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
R40, R50, R51, R52, R60, R61, T41, T42, T43, T60, T61, X31, X32, X40, X41, X60, X61, G40, G41, Z60, Z61
File size
24.1 MB

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: T420 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2011 · ThinkPad T420
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