Lenovo / ThinkPad / E Series

ThinkPad E480

ThinkPad E480 is a 14-inch notebook in the E Series family.

Scope
Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type
20KN / 20KQ
Model / MTM
3787Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 20KN002XJP
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Buying and service essentials

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Model / MTM
1 exact specifications recorded3787 Models entries verified
CPU / GPU
7th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i76 CPU options / Intel HD Graphics 620 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / Platform option / dGPU: AMD Radeon RX 550 (configuration-dependent)
Display
14-inch / 1366x768 / 1920x10802 platform options / Non-touch
WWAN
UnsupportedRetrofit state not recorded

Upgrades and repair

Memory
DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 / SocketedSO-DIMM: 2 / maximum 32 GB
Storage
2.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA SSD / M.2 2242 SSD / M.2 2280 SSDSATA 6Gb/s / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 / Maximum simultaneous devices 2 device(s)
Power
USB-CAC adapter: 45 W / 65 W

Motherboard and slot topology

Evidence confidence: not recorded
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Shows the strength of the supporting evidence. It is not a performance score or recommendation. Full sources appear in the Evidence section below.

Memory implementation
DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 2
Storage form factor
2.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA SSD / M.2 2242 SSD / M.2 2280 SSD
Maximum simultaneous devices
2 device(s)

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Specifications

CPU

Evidence confidence: high

CPU options for this platform / Intel7th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7

CPUIntegrated GPUCores / threadsBase frequencyMax frequency
Intel Core i3-7020UOpen external site in a new tabIntel HD Graphics 6202 / 42.30 GHz―
Intel Core i3-7130UOpen external site in a new tabIntel HD Graphics 6202 / 42.70 GHz―
Intel Core i5-7200UOpen external site in a new tabIntel HD Graphics 6202 / 42.50 GHz3.10 GHz
Intel Core i3-8130UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics 6202 / 42.20 GHz3.40 GHz
Intel Core i5-8250UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics 6204 / 81.60 GHz3.40 GHz
Intel Core i7-8550UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics 6204 / 81.80 GHz4.00 GHz

Graphics / GPU

Evidence confidence: high

dGPU options

GPUDedicated memorySelection conditions
AMDAMD Radeon RX 550Open external site in a new tab2 GB / GDDR5Configuration-dependent

These are platform configuration options, not the GPU installed in an individual MTM.

Memory

Evidence confidence: high
Type
DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400
Maximum capacity
32 GB
Physical slots
2
Implementation
DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 / Socketed
Upgrade / replacement
Not recorded
Configuration constraints
  • Two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets; dual-channel capable
  • Installed DDR4-2400 memory may run at 2133MHz due to processor limitation
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Check the board layout in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab

Storage

Evidence confidence: high
Interface and form factor
SATA 6Gb/s / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
Supported form factors
  • 2.5-inch SATA HDD
  • 2.5-inch SATA SSD
  • M.2 2242 SSD
  • M.2 2280 SSD
Physical slots
Not recorded
Maximum simultaneous devices
2 device(s)
Upgrade / replacement
Not recorded
Configuration constraints / exclusions
  • The PSREF explicitly documents up to two drives, with one 2.5-inch HDD or SSD coexisting with one M.2 2242 or M.2 2280 SSD.
  • M.2 2242 and M.2 2280 are alternative SSD configurations and do not imply two M.2 physical slots.
  • Optional Intel Optane Memory is listed as a platform storage option.
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Display

Evidence confidence: high
Size
14-inch
Platform configuration options
configurationResolutionTouchPanel / brightnessSurface / features
HD TN
14-inch		1366x768Non-touchTN / 220 nitsanti-glare
FHD IPS
14-inch		1920x1080Non-touchIPS / 250 nitsanti-glare

Battery architecture

Evidence confidence: high
Architecture
Internal
Chemistry
Li-Polymer
Capacity
45 Wh

Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.

Power and AC adapter

Evidence confidence: high
Connector
USB-C
Wattage
45 W / 65 W

Wireless and WWAN

Evidence confidence: high
WLAN options
  • Realtek RTL8821CE, 802.11ac 1x1
  • Realtek RTL8822BE, 802.11ac 2x2
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165, 802.11ac 1x1
WWAN
Unsupported
Retrofit / conditions
Retrofit state not recorded
Notes
The PSREF explicitly lists WWAN as Not Support and no SIM card; retrofit status is not separately stated.

Ports and docking

Evidence confidence: high
Ports
  • USB 2.0
  • 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, one Always On
  • USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
  • HDMI 1.4b
  • RJ-45 Ethernet
Docking support
Not recorded

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

Key procedures

Keyboard
p.67–69
Base cover
p.69–71
Internal storage drive
p.71–72
Memory
p.73–74
M.2 SSD
p.74–76
Battery
p.79–80
Display assembly
p.83–85
Keyboard bezel assembly
p.89

Part number information

Part numbers and their relationships to this product or model are shown when verified in official Lenovo sources.

Official Model-listed parts

Lenovo listing verified

These 36 parts are listed directly for Model 20KN0000AD in Lenovo Parts Lookup.

Model / MTM
20KN0000AD
Model-listed parts
36
Parts with direct specs
3
Official source
Lenovo Parts Lookup
ComponentP/NLenovo-provided nameDirect Lenovo specificationsSubstitute references
AC アダプター (AD)00HM663PD,45W,20/15/9/5V,3P,WW,LTNNot confirmed22 (not expanded)
アンテナ (AN)01LW169FRU WLANアンテナ・キットNot confirmed—
内蔵バッテリー (BI)01AV445内蔵、3c、45Wh、リチウムイオン、LGCNot confirmed7 (not expanded)
ベゼル/サービスドア (BZ)01LW161FRU Dカバー・サブアセンブリー・テクスチャーNot confirmed—
Aカバー アセンブリー、LCD カバー アセンブリー (CA)01LW154FRU AカバーAlアセンブリー・ブラックJERNot confirmed—
CMOSバッテリー (CB)04W4118RTC BatteryNot confirmed4 (not expanded)
ケーブル、外部ケーブル、電源コード、USBケーブル、CRU可能内部ケーブル (CC)00XL075Lenovo 電源コード、GB、1M、3ピンNot confirmed10 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)01LV539CS16_2BCP,MYLAR,BLACK,CHYNot confirmed14 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)01LW164FRU指紋モジュールNot confirmed—
内蔵カード (CI)01LW175FRU I/OボードNot confirmed1 (not expanded)
WLAN (CL)00JT497Wireless,CMB,IN,3165 acNot confirmed8 (not expanded)
カメラ (CM)01HW028Camera,720P,Front,2MIC,WTB,ChyNot confirmed9 (not expanded)
カバー (CO)02DL685Cカバー・アセンブリー・ペイント・ブラックFPRNot confirmed1 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01LW163FRUクリックパッドFFCNot confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01LW166FRU指紋FFCNot confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01LW170FRUキットEDPケーブル (カメラ/マイク/LED付き)Not confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01LW174FRU SATA HDDケーブルNot confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01LW177FRU I/Oボード・ケーブルNot confirmed—
ファン/ 冷却アセンブリ (FA)01LW125E480INTEL UMA THM ASSY AVCNot confirmed3 (not expanded)
HDD (HD)01EN122Lenovo HDD 500G 2.5 7mm 7200R 6Gb/s SATA3 Seagate
Capacity (GB)
500
Form Factor (Inch)
2.5
Interface
SATA
RPM
7200
Thickness (mm)
7
Security
STD
20 (not expanded)
内蔵キーボード (KI)01YP245FRU COMO FL、CHY、KB、BK、ARANot confirmed3 (not expanded)
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)01LW213Dooku Intel FRU Screw kitNot confirmed—
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)01LW394FRUシステム・ラベル・ブラックNot confirmed4 (not expanded)
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)01LW395FRU GEOラベル・ブラックNot confirmed4 (not expanded)
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)01LW398FRUねじキットNot confirmed—
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)02HM077FRU E480 Name labelNot confirmed—
LCD部品 (LA)01LW155FRU LCDベゼル・アセンブリー・テクスチャYINGLINot confirmed—
LCDパネル (LP)01LW082FRUダミー14HD TN AG狭220AUONot confirmed3 (not expanded)
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)01LW168FRUヒンジ・キットNot confirmed—
メモリー (MM)01FR3004G DDR4 2400 SODIMM
Capacity (GB)
4
Speed
DDR4 2400
Interface
SODIMM
157 (not expanded)
内蔵部品その他 (MN)01LW165FRU Finger print bkt assyNot confirmed—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)01LW176FRU I/O bracketNot confirmed—
再利用アイテム(再利用テープ/マイラー/スポンジ/冷却パッド/ゴム/ゴム足) (OT)01LW211FRUラバー・キットNot confirmed—
システムボード (PL)01LW193FRU i5-8250U 620 WIN YT(HW)
DPK
WIN
CPU
intelI58250U
GPU Type
UMA
2 (not expanded)
RDVD/ RUSB (RC)5R30W08103Win10PROx64 Modular AR/ENNot confirmed—
内蔵スピーカー (SI)01LW167FRUスピーカーASMNot confirmed—

This table contains parts listed directly for the displayed Model / MTM. It is not a product-wide compatibility list. Substitute identifiers are retained as counts and are not promoted to published parts in this breadth layer.

Model / MTM

3787

Codes listed in Lenovo Models identify a relationship to this product. They do not establish exact CPU, memory, storage or other configuration details.

Model / MTM codes verified in official sources
3787
Exact configuration data
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    Exact specifications recorded

    These are sold configurations listed in Lenovo Models. They are not serial-number or as-built configurations. Each value comes directly from the applicable Model / MTM row.

    Model / MTMMachine TypeRegion / Country/RegionProcessorGraphicsMemoryStorageDisplayTouchscreenWLAN / BluetoothWWANOSOfficial evidence
    20KN002XJP20KNJAPAN / JapanIntel Core i3-7130U (2C / 4T, 2.7GHz, 3MB)Integrated Intel HD Graphics 6201x 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2133128GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x2 NVMe Opal214" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glareNoneRTL8822BE 11ac, 2x2 + BT4.1NoneWindows 10 Pro 64, JapaneseLenovo Models

    Evidence

    4 sources. Of 11 product claims, 11 are verified with high confidence.Display, battery and keyboard parts relationships each show their state as verified in official sources. Procedure coverage in official maintenance documentation is audited per product for major components.