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As some of you are considering trying older lenovo windows/linux laptops, I going to start a list here of potential replacement display panels for ThinkPad T480 and/or T480s that may work for some eyestrain wise.
- https://www.panelook.com/LM140LF1F02_Panda_14.0_LCM_overview_48911.html (144hz refresh rate for a thinkpad!)
- https://www.panelook.com/N140HCG-GQ2_Innolux_14.0_LCM_overview_41388.html (This is a low power IGZO FHD display for better battery life, IGZO means indium gallium zinc oxide as semiconductor material)
- https://www.panelook.com/R140NWF5_R6_IVO_14.0_LCM_overview_36125.html (matte FHD touch screen, 6 bit color so not recommended for dithering reduction)
- https://www.panelook.com/B140QAN02.0_AUO_14.0_LCM_overview_37246.html (hdr wqhd glossy)
- https://www.panelook.com/B140QAN02.3_AUO_14.0_LCM_overview_33893.html (Non-hdr wqhd matte, what I am using in T480s)
- https://www.panelook.com/LP140QH2-SPB1_LG%20Display_14.0_LCM_overview_40282.html (I prefer number 5 to this which came with my T480s)
- https://www.panelook.com/N140HCA-EAB_Innolux_14.0_LCM_parameter_30063.html (has PWM)
How to guide:
https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=127439
https://www.ristrettorambles.com/upgrading-settling-into-the-thinkpad-t480/
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Lenovo_ThinkPad_T480
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Lenovo_ThinkPad_T480s
One thing to note is whether your machine comes with 40 pin or 30 pin cable and the eDP version and number of lanes. You may also have to use a pinout converter with one compatible with your chosen panel. When I replaced the panel on the T480s, the cable length was a just barely enough to reach the location of the slot on the panel. Another aspect to check is if you are using narrow or regular pitch pins. If you get a T480 the comes with a FHD touch display, it will greatly limit your options as to what panels can be swapped out without tinkering with eDP pinout adapters and motherboard to panel cables.
Resources for understanding pinouts and cables:
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/uw0tit/t480s_from_fhd_touch_to_non/
https://old.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/up3bql/seeking_advice_for_p14s_screen/
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/i9oqr1/comment/g4fm42k/?rdt=45559 (see 30-pin normal eDP cable FRU 01YR501)
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/v8tf2n/t480_screen_buying_advice_in_eu/?rdt=53836