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This is not the Lenovo Thinkpad T420. You can Tell by the RAM memory Slot Cover and the Position the RAM is put into its slot. the T420 RAM is Vertical Compared with being Horizontal in this Picture. that includes the cover also. Then the Battery Slot is a Dead Giveaway clue. The T420 Battery slot is in the middle. and this Picture has the battery slot to bthe left. Sorry Not Even Close. None of the screws he removes are on the T420. so this is Completely Useless. Thanks

There are many LCD screen manufacturers for the Laptop Industry. LCD screens have different resolutions, size and type and these screens are compatible as long as the resolution and connections are the same.

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The T420/T430 generally come with a 1366x768 HD screen. However, it is capable of using a higher resolution 1600x900 HD+ screen; the extra pixel density and vertical space is a game changer for programmers.

If you forgot to purchase the upgrade from Lenovo when you bought your computer, follow this guide to do so. However, the process requires quite a bit of disassembly, since the default HD cable must be replaced.

If you want to try and install the X1 Carbon"s beautiful panel instead, check out this guide. Unfortunately, with that mod the LCD cable has to be extended, so it can be daunting.

There are three manufacturers that make the 1600x900 HD+ screen; Samsung, LG Philips, and AUO. Many fans believe that the Samsung screens are the best, and the AUO screens are the worst. The panels generally cost around $50. Search for these FRU numbers on eBay.

For the actual nitty-gritty details, follow the Lenovo Hardware Maintenence Manual for now. As you proceed, some minor parts don"t have to be removed (e.g. speaker assembly, LCD unit and integrated camera), so skip over such sections.

Instructions for replacing the LCD cable can be found on Lenovo website: "LCD panel and LCD cable removal and installation - ThinkPad T430 and T430i".

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I have managed to connect two external monitors (in addition to the built-in panel) to my ThinkPad T430 on Ubuntu 13.04, with Optimus ("Switchable graphics") enabled (option 3 in your list). The monitors are connected via the DVI interface, one of them is rotated. In contrast to other solutions, all monitors are attached to the same window manager, so windows can be moved freely between the monitors. This achieves the goal of enhanced battery life if disconnected and using external monitors if connected.