T420 and T430 HD+ Screen Upgrade - Revision history

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‎The HD+ LCD Cable

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‎The HD+ LCD Cable

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‎Installation

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‎The HD+ LCD Cable

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‎Installation

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‎The HD+ LCD Cable

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 Note that both the HD and HD+ screens are both lame TN panels, and have the exact same viewing angles, colors and brightness.
-If you want to try and install the X1 Carbon's beautiful panel instead, [[Replacing T430 screen with a better one|check out this guide]]. Unfortunately, with that mod the LCD cable has to be extended, so it's not practical for most people.
+If you want to try and install the X1 Carbon's beautiful panel instead, [[Replacing T430 screen with a better one|check out this guide]]. Unfortunately, with that mod the LCD cable has to be extended, so it can be daunting.
 == The 1600x900 HD+ Screen ==

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 This isn't a trivial task: you will need to unplug the keyboard and the keyboard bezel assembly.
-If you're a bit practical with this sort of things, it would take approximately 40 minutes. If this would be your first time opening something, maybe you should ask someone to help.
+If you're a bit practical with this sort of things, it would take approximately 40 minutes. If this is your first time opening something, maybe you should ask someone to help.
 The HD+ LCD cable works both with HD+ and HD panels.

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 In order to make a 1600x900 HD+ panel work in the T420/T430, an HD+ LCD cable must be installed.
-This isn't a trivial task: you will need to unplug the keyboard and the keyboard bezel assembly. If you're a bit practical with this sort of things, it would take approximately 40 minutes. If this would be your first time opening something, maybe you should ask someone to help.
+This isn't a trivial task: you will need to unplug the keyboard and the keyboard bezel assembly.
 The HD+ LCD cable works both with HD+ and HD panels.

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	=== Replacing the LCD cable ===		=== Replacing the LCD cable ===
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		+	Instructions for replacing the LCD cable can be found on Lenovo website: "[http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&DocID=PD023547 LCD panel and LCD cable removal and installation - ThinkPad T430 and T430i]".

	# Unplug the battery.		# Unplug the battery.

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	This isn't a trivial task: you will need to unplug the keyboard and the keyboard bezel assembly. If you're a bit practical with this sort of things, it would take approximately 40 minutes. If this would be your first time opening something, maybe you should ask someone to help.		This isn't a trivial task: you will need to unplug the keyboard and the keyboard bezel assembly. If you're a bit practical with this sort of things, it would take approximately 40 minutes. If this would be your first time opening something, maybe you should ask someone to help.
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−	Instruction for replacing the LCD cable can be found on Lenovo website: "[http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&DocID=PD023547 LCD panel and LCD cable removal and installation - ThinkPad T430 and T430i]".

	The HD+ LCD cable works both with HD+ and HD panels.		The HD+ LCD cable works both with HD+ and HD panels.

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 Below is a basic outline of the procedure.
-For the actual nitty-gritty details, follow the [http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/t430_t430i_hmm_en_0b48304_03.pdf Lenovo Hardware Maintenence Manual] for now.
+For the actual nitty-gritty details, follow the [http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/t430_t430i_hmm_en_0b48304_03.pdf 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.
 === Replacing the LCD cable ===

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-You also have to purchase an HD+ cable, since the built in HD cable is not compatible with 1600x900 resolution. Check the wikibox on the left for more info on which FRU number to search for, and where to buy it.
+In order to make a 1600x900 HD+ panel work in the T420/T430, an HD+ LCD cable must be installed.
 == Installation ==

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 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.
-Note that both the HD and HD+ screens are both lame TN panels, and have the exact same viewing angles, colors and brightness. (If you want to try and install the X1 Carbon's beautiful panel instead, [[Replacing T430 screen with a better one|check out this guide]]. Unfortunately, with that mod the LCD cable has to be extended, so it's not practical for most people.)
+Note that both the HD and HD+ screens are both lame TN panels, and have the exact same viewing angles, colors and brightness.
 == The 1600x900 HD+ Screen ==