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    Is T430 lid thinner than T420 lid?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by RadicalDisconnect, Sep 3, 2013.

  1. RadicalDisconnect

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    From pictures, it seems like T430 lid is noticeably thinner than the T420 lid. But according to this picture, they are the same width. Can anyone here pitch in?
     
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I think they are the same thickness... I think T420 and T430 basically have the same chassis save for the keyboard.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 3, 2013
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    I believe CW is correct about the case being the same. I've held them both and didn't notice any difference, though it was not one after the other.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 3, 2013
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    Here is T430.
    lenovo_thinkpad_t430_n1t4tmh.jpg

    Here is T420.
    T520-6L.jpg

    T420 appears thicker.
     
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    According to the specs the T420 is 30.1 to 30.5 mm in height, while the T430 is 29.8 to 29.9 mm. So it is true the T430 is slightly slimmer, it's probably not discernible without a ruler, my opinion of course.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 4, 2013
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