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ThinkPad
L420 7827
Type-model
Processor
7827-5HU
i5-2520M
7827-5GU
i5-2540M
7827-44U
i5-2520M
7827-43U
i5-2520M
7827-42U
i5-2540M
7827-5DU
i5-2540M
7827-5EU
i5-2520M
7827-5FU
i5-2520M
7827-45U
i5-2540M
7827-46U
i5-2540M
7827-47U
i5-2540M
7827-48U
i5-2520M
7827-34U
i5-2520M
7827-33U
i5-2540M
7827-32U
i5-2520M
☞
7827-5WU
i5-2520M
Positioning
Mainstream business performance; two spindles
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Processor
Intel
Core™ i5-2520M processor (dual-core, 2.50GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.20GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i5-2540M processor (dual-core, 2.60GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.30GHz), HT technology
Memory
8GB max
dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Optical
DVD burner, 12.7mm high, fi xed, not removable, tray-in
SATA disk
Some: Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high, removable, upgradable
Some: Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high,
mSATA™ SSD
None
Widescreen
14.0" (355mm) HD (1366x768) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
display
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio
Camera
Some: HD720p resolution, wider view angle, low light sensitive, fi xed focus
Integrated
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor,
graphics
external analog monitor support via VGA DB-15 connector and
digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915);
supports dual independent display;
Maximum external resolution: 2560x1600 (DisplayPort)@60Hz;
2048x1536 (VGA)@75Hz; 1920x1200@60Hz (single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
Keyboard
6-row, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys
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TrackPoint
TrackPoint
Touch pad
UltraNav™, wide touchpad below keyboard, Tap Zones, scrolling regions label, multi-touch
ThinkLight™
None
Dimensions
3
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.5" x 9.2" x 1.26–1.42"; 344mm x 233mm x 32–36mm
Weight
2
4-cell: from 4.94 lb (2.24kg); 6-cell: from 5.14 lb (2.33kg); 9-cell: from 5.47 lb (2.48kg)
Case material
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) plastic
Battery - type
Lithium Ion 4-cell, 6-cell, or 9-cell
Battery - life
10
4-cell: up to 3.9 hr; 6-cell: up to 7.0 hr; 9-cell: up to 11.5 hr
Chipset
Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset
ExpressCard
One slot (ExpressCard/34, ExpressCard/54)
Multicard Reader
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Ports
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port,
external monitor
PCIe Mini Card
Two PCI Express Mini Card slots
4
WLAN
Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 1x1
Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino
WWAN
Wireless WAN upgradable
Modem
None
Bluetooth™
Some: Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED indicator
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Ethernet
Realtek
Intel AMT
None
Audio support
High Defi nition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC269Q codec / stereo speakers, 1.5 watt x 2 /
volume up, down, mute buttons / monaural digital mic, mic mute button, combo audio/mic jack
Security
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip
Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Fingerprint reader
Some: UPEK Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, LED indicator, supports the TPM
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Limited warranty
3-years/1-yr battery - depot repair service / service upgrades
See footnotes for more detailed information
☞ US model announced April 5, 2011; previous models on February 22, 2011
Wide-
screen
Memory
display
Camera
2GBx1
14.0" HD
720p
2+1GB
14.0" HD
720p
2+1GB
14.0" HD
2+1GB
14.0" HD
2+1GB
14.0" HD
2+1GB
14.0" HD
2+1GB
14.0" HD
2+1GB
14.0" HD
4GBx1
14.0" HD
4GBx1
14.0" HD
720p
2+1GB
14.0" HD
720p
2GBx1
14.0" HD
720p
2GBx1
14.0" HD
720p
4GBx1
14.0" HD
720p
2+1GB
14.0" HD
4GBx1
14.0" HD
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These models have a depot repair service 3-year limited warranty
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These systems are Microsoft
7
/ PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3, non-parity,
removable, upgradable, Active Protection System™
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pointing device, Internet Scroll Bar
11
(VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
RTL8111DL Gigabit Network Connection
Disk
PCIe
SATA
Mini Card
GB
8
rpm
WLAN
320G 7200
TP 11b/g/n
500G 7200
TP 11b/g/n
320G 7200
Intel 6205
320G 7200
Intel 6205
500G 7200
Intel 6205
500G 7200
Intel 6205
320G 7200
Intel 6205
320G 7200
Intel 6205
500G 7200
TP 11b/g/n
500G 7200
TP 11b/g/n
500G 7200
TP 11b/g/n
320G 7200
TP 11b/g/n
320G 7200
Intel 6205
320G 7200
Intel 6205
320G 7200
TP 11b/g/n
320G 7200
Intel 6205
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Offi ce 2010 Product Key Ready (O10PKR)
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, magnifying glass
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Advanced-N 6205, 2x2
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available
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF)
PCIe
Finger
Mini Card
print
WWAN/mSATA
reader
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
Finger
28
WWAN upg
Finger
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
Finger
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
Finger
WWAN upg
Finger
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
Finger
WWAN upg
Finger
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
Preloaded operating system
- Some: Genuine Windows
- Some: Genuine Windows 7
Ready to install applications
OSes; only some listed)
• Rescue and Recovery™
• Access Connections™
• Fingerprint Software (fi ngerprint
models)
• Password Manager (fi ngerprint
models)
• ThinkVantage System Update
• ThinkVantage Power Manager
• ThinkVantage Toolbox
Preloaded applications
only some listed)
• Norton™ Internet Security 2011
(30 days of virus defi nitions)
• Adobe
• Skype™ for Windows
• Windows Live™ Essentials
• Microsoft Offi ce 2010 preloaded;
purchase product key to activate
• Corel
• Corel Burn.Now™ Lenovo Edition
(DVD±RW)
• Corel DVD MovieFactory
Edition (DVD±RW)
Supports ThinkVantage
65-watt AC adapter
EPEAT™ Gold rating
ENERGY STAR
RoHS-compliant
International Warranty Service
24 hour x 7 day
during the warranty period
via 800-426-7378
For compatible accessories, please
go to O-L420 sheet;
For ThinkPlus™
options, please go to S-TA sheet
Bat-
Workhorse
Blue-
tery
(W)
Global (G)
Preload
tooth
cells
6
Pro 64
Blue
6
Pro 64
Blue
6
Pro 64
6
Pro 64
6
Pro 64
6
Pro 32
6
Pro 32
Blue
6
Pro 32
9
Pro 64
Blue
9
Pro 64
Blue
6
Pro 32
6
Pro 32
Blue
6
W G
Pro 64
Blue
6
W G
Pro 64
Blue
6
W G
Pro 64
6
Pro 64
20
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7
Professional 32
Professional 64
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(all
14
(all OSes;
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Reader
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WinDVD
(DVD±RW)
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Lenovo
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technologies
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5.0-compliant
17
18
toll-free support
12
, 22
service upgrade
© Lenovo
(DMD4-3) April 2011