ThinkPad T420s

Announcement
22 February 2011
Series
T
Launch price
≈ From 1,329 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad T420s 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 3.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i5: 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, 7mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1600x900; LED backlight
Dimensions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.5" x 9.1" x 0.83–1.02"; 343mm x 230.1mm x 21.2–26.0mm
Weight
6-cell: starting at 3.68 lb (1.67kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Two USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 3.0, external monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
WLAN: Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 1x1 Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, 2x2; 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 6-cell, supports unique 2nd battery in Ultrabay Slim
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Portable business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 7 row, 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys; Ultrabay: One modular bay for interchangeable devices (right side), 9.5mm high, bottom access; Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

1 documents
Product referencePDF

T420s manufacturer document reference

Official source · 15.8 MB

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Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
T420s
File size
15.8 MB

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: T420s (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2011 · ThinkPad T420s
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