Lenovo Thinkpad T420 Memory Slots
As part of the 2011 ThinkPad refresh Lenovo has updated the ThinkPad T420 notebook alongside other members of T Series. The new refresh brings the latest Intel Second Generation processors to the ThinkPad T420 as well as usability enhancements aimed at improving the user experience for corporate users.
The Detailed specifications - ThinkPad T420 document, however, states that it only supports a maximum of 8GB of RAM, but I have found that later BIOS updates often allow for more RAM that the origional Lenovo specs, and have heard that others have successfully upgraded their T420 to 16GB. User Guide ThinkPad T420 and T420i. Enter the BIOS setup by hitting Enter repeatedly as the computer boots up and you see the ThinkPad. Introduction to Computer RAM. Random Access Memory, or RAM, is the unsung hero of the computing world. Computer manufacturers love to boast about CPU power, or the size and resolution of the display, or even more commonly in the case of laptops, how thin the computer is. Now don’t get us wrong, these are all important specs, but savvy computer shoppers know to also pay attention to a lesser.
ThinkPad Battery 55 (9 Cell Lithium-Ion, 94 Watts/Hr) ThinkPad Battery 27 Slice (9 Cell Lithium-Ion, 11.1 V, 8.4 Amp/Hr) Internal PCIe slots: 1 Full (51mm) and 1 Half (27mm) Half slot supports mSATA SSD or WWAN USB x 4: 1 Always-On USB 2.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0/eSATA Combo Unlike the T420s, the T420 lacks USB 3.0. Instructions for removing and installing the DIMM slot cover and DIMM in the Thinkpad T420, T420i systems. Memory slot cover removal - ThinkPad T420, T420i - Lenovo Support HU Lenovo Inc.
ThinkPad T420 Quick Specs:
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The ThinkPad T420 can be configured with the new Second Generation Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM and up to a 320GB HDD or up to a 160GB SSD. The ThinkPad T420 notebooks can be configured with Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 which, when used with Lenovo RapidBoot can get your computer started 20 seconds faster than the standard Windows 7 laptop.
The T420 can be configured with a Discrete NVIDIA NVS 4200M (1GB VRAM) GPU with Optimus technology that can automatically switch between the integrated and discrete GPU to provide peak performance without sacrificing battery life.
The 14.0″ display has a 1366×768 resolution as default, but there is the option to upgrade to an HD+ display with a 1600×900 resolution.
ThinkPad T420 Features:
The new ThinkPad T420 has a collection of improvements that end users and IT will appreciate including enhanced video chat and conference calling thanks to a new Conference Call Mode which listens to sounds in a complete 360 degree radius using the dual array microphones and the ability to dial it in with the Private Chat Mode. Users will also love that the keyboard noise is now suppressed so that they can take notes without deafening the other callers.
The ThinkPad T420 also gets a performance boost thanks to TurboBoost+ from Lenovo which makes use of efficient designs and enhancements on the standard Intel TurboBoost 2.0 to keep laptops in TurboBoost for longer so that users have extra power when they need it.
Also updated are several usability features including the ability to close your laptop and walk to another conference room without losing your WiFi connection. IT managers will like that the battery and docking solutions for the Lenovo ThinkPad T, L and W Series are all the same for easy use across the corporation.
ThinkPad T420 Battery Life:
The ThinkPad T420 is rated for 15 hours with the standard 9 cell battery, and can be extended to 30 hours using the T series slice battery which stacks on the bottom. Slice batteries add weight, but they don’t extend out the back of the notebook like many extended consumer batteries do.
Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Pricing and Availability:
The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 will be available on March 29th with a starting price of $779 along with the rest of the ThinkPad T, ThinkPad L and ThinkPad W lines.
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ThinkPad T420 Specs:
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad T420 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-2620M (2.70GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Intel® Core™ i5-2540M (2.60GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Intel® Core™ i5-2520M (2.50GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Intel® Core™ i5-2410M (2.30GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Intel® Core™ i3-2310M (2.10GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Intel® Core™ i7-2620M (2.70GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® XP Professional 32-bit Genuine Windows® Vista Business 32-bit Genuine Windows® Vista Home Basic 32-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 32-bit (Special Bid)1 Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit (Special Bid)1 |
| Hard Disk | Choice: 160GB (7200rpm)1 250GB (5400rpm/7200rpm OPAL1) 320GB (5400rpm/7200rpm) 4GB Solid State Flash Drive, Serial ATA1 Intel® 80GB Micro Solid State Drive, Serial ATA 128GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA Intel® 160GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA |
| Memory / RAM | Choice: Up to 8GB |
| RAM speed | 1333MHz |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Optical Drive | DVD ROM Read-Only1 Multi Burner/DVD CD Multi Rec |
| Keyboard | Improved ergonomic design, ThinkPad UltraNav multipointing system, including TrackPoint pointing device and larger multitouch touchpad with flush design, larger Esc and Delete keys, separate microphone and speaker mute buttons with LEDs, VoIP Fn+F6 hotkey combination, LEDs added to CapsLk key, power-on button and fingerprint reader |
| Graphics Card | Intel® Integrated HD Graphics Discrete NVIDIA® NVS 4200M (1GB VRAM ) with Optimus™ Technology |
| Available Integrated Communication | WWAN ,Bluetooth 2.1, WiMAX, WLAN |
| Supported WLAN Card | Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 (Kilmer Peak) 2×2 AGN Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 (Puma Peak) 3×3 AGN Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2×2 AGN Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (Condor Peak) 1×2 BGN ThinkPad BGN* (RealTek® – Stockton) 1×1 BGN |
| Supported WWAN Card | Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 (Puma Peak) 3×3 AGN Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2×2 AGN Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (Condor Peak) 1×2 BGN ThinkPad BGN* (RealTek® – Stockton) 1×1 BGN |
| WebCam | Integrated 2.0 MP Camera |
| Microphone | dual digital microphones |
| Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty |
| Dimensions | 13.4in x 9.05in x 1.18in -1.20in (340mm x 229.8mm x 29.9-30.4mm) |
| Weights | Starting at < 4.84lbs (2.24kg) |
| Display | 14.0″ HD (1366 x 768) (230 NITS) 14.0″ HD+ (1600 x 900) (230 NITS) |
| USB Ports | 2 USB ports |
| eSata Port | 1 eSATA port/USB2.0 Combo |
| Other ports and slots | Display Port 1 Always-On USB 2.0 with yellow marking 34mm Express Card slot and SD Card reader |
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