Category:T420s

ThinkPad T420s

This page gives an overview of all ThinkPad T420s related topics.

Machine Type

• 4170, 4171, 4173, 4174

Standard Features

• One of the following second generation Intel Core processors (code name: "Sandy Bridge"):
  • Intel® Core™ i3-2310M (2.1GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i3-2350M (2.3GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-2520M (2.5GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-2540M (2.6GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-2620M (2.7GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-2640M (2.8GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
• One of the following video graphics
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000 (integrated Sandy Bridge GPU)
  • nVidia NVS 4200m Optimus
• One of the following displays
  • 14.1" TFT 16:9 display with 1600x900 (HD+) resolution
• 4, 6, or 8 GB PC3-10667 memory standard upgradable to 8 GB (Also see the unofficial maximum memory specs for this model.)
• 250 GB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA HDD (7 mm height)
• 160 or 320 GB 7200 rpm 2.5" SATA HDD (7 mm height)
  • Full Disk Encryption (FDE) Available on some models
• 720p HD Integrated camera
  • Unknown models supported. Camera will have lower light sensitivity than model available in 410s'
• MiniPCI Express slot 1 with one of the following:
  • None (empty)
  • ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II
  • Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
  • Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
  • Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
• MiniPCI Express slot 2 with one of the following:
  • None (empty)
  • Qualcomm Gobi 2000 WWAN with GPS
• mSATA slot with one of the following:
  • None (empty)
• Bluetooth on select models
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PCI-Express
• ExpressCard/34 slot or Ricoh 5-in-1 MultiCard Reader (MS not supported on Linux)
• Integrated Fingerprint Reader on select models
• UltraNav (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
• Trusted Computing Group TPM 1.2
• Active Protection System
• Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
• USB: 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB Always-on, 1 USB 3.0

NOTE: An image of the T410s is provided, as the final chassis will be very close to that used by the production 420s.