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    Cracked my T400s screen...please help

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bad107, Sep 26, 2010.

  1. bad107

    bad107 Newbie

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    So I accidentally sat on my T400s and cracked a small piece of the back case and also cracked the screen. What are my options to replace the screen?

    I see the LED replacement for the samsung part LTN141BT08 is like $400! Ouch. Is there any cheaper option? Can I use a different screen?

    Thank you!!!
     
    bad107, Sep 26, 2010
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  2. oct

    oct Notebook Evangelist

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    Well that's sad, I thought lenovo has a really good protection built in for screen not to crack when you may sit on it. More than that, I watched couple of clips on youtube where they specifically test that (a dirt motorcycle or dropping a steel/metal ball on it's lid).

    I'm sorry I know I'm not of big help, but how did you manage to sit and crack it? Was it open or closed?
     
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    those laptops that they tested on that had the magnesium rollcage built into the top cover, the T400s doesn't have the magnesium rollcage in the top cover.
     
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    oct Notebook Evangelist

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    I see, slimness has a price... too big though, imo.
     
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    bad107 Newbie

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    any idea on replacement? Can you replace led screens?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    lead_org, Sep 27, 2010
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Hit the Service and Training site. It has videos showing how to do it. There's a link in the sticky. I don't know if it's refurbed or what, but here's a T400s screen for a more palatable $245. It probably is refurbed from the 30 day warranty, but it probably doesn't have a crack it it.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 27, 2010
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    wonder if this one would work... its the only thing i've seen with a similar connector..



    Also maybe you could get your screen cable out, look at the connector to the motherboard. You might have a lot more options if other lenovo t400 cables fit.
     
    niffcreature, Sep 27, 2010
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