Lenovo / ThinkPad / L Series
ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (AMD)
ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (AMD) is a 13.3-inch notebook in the L Series family.
- Scope
- Product generation / platformPSREF verified
- Machine Type
- 21AB / 21AC
- Model / MTM
- 3644Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 21AB0014JP
Buying and service essentials
Verified in official sourcesCheck before buying
- Model / MTM
- 1 exact specifications recorded3644 Models entries verified
- CPU / GPU
- AMD Ryzen 3 / Ryzen 5 / AMD Ryzen 5 PRO / Ryzen 7 PRO4 CPU options / AMD Radeon Graphics / Platform options / integrated GPU only
- Display
- 13.3-inch / 1366x768 / 1920x10803 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
- WWAN
- UnsupportedNot retrofittable
Upgrades and repair
- Memory
- DDR4-3200 / SolderedSO-DIMM: 0 / maximum 16 GB
- Storage
- M.2 2242 SSD / M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 / Maximum simultaneous devices 1 device(s)
- Power
- USB-CAC adapter: 45 W / 65 W
- Parts / service
- Not collectedHMM verified / Key procedures verified
Motherboard and slot topology
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- Memory implementation
- DDR4-3200 / Soldered / SO-DIMM: 0
- Storage form factor
- M.2 2242 SSD / M.2 2280 SSD
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
Specifications
CPU
CPU options for this platform / AMDAMD Ryzen 3 / Ryzen 5 / AMD Ryzen 5 PRO / Ryzen 7 PRO
| CPU | Integrated GPU | Cores / threads | Base frequency | Max frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 3 5400UOpen external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon Graphics | 4 / 8 | 2.60 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600UOpen external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon Graphics | 6 / 12 | 2.30 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650UOpen external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon Graphics | 6 / 12 | 2.30 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850UOpen external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8 / 16 | 1.90 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
Memory
- Type
- DDR4-3200
- Maximum capacity
- 16 GB
- Physical slots
- 0
- Implementation
- DDR4-3200 / Soldered
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Capacity options
- 8 GB / 16 GB
- Configuration constraints
- Memory is soldered to the system board and has no sockets
- Memory operates in dual-channel mode
Check the board layout in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Storage
- Interface and form factor
- PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
- Supported form factors
- M.2 2242 SSD
- M.2 2280 SSD
- Physical slots
- 1
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints / exclusions
- The PSREF documents one drive and one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot; M.2 2242 and M.2 2280 are alternative supported drive formats.
Check the SSD replacement procedure in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Display
- Size
- 13.3-inch
- Platform configuration options
configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features HD TN
13.3-inch1366x768 Non-touch TN / 250 nits anti-glare FHD IPS
13.3-inch1920x1080 Non-touch IPS / 250 nits anti-glare FHD IPS touch
13.3-inch1920x1080 Multi-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare / On-cell touch / 10-point touch
Battery architecture
- Architecture
- Internal
- Chemistry
- Li-Polymer
- Capacity
- 46 Wh
Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.
Power and AC adapter
- Connector
- USB-C
- Wattage
- 45 W / 65 W
Wireless and WWAN
- WLAN options
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi with Bluetooth
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi with Bluetooth
- MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi with Bluetooth
- Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852AE 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi with Bluetooth
- WWAN
- Unsupported
- Retrofit / conditions
- Not retrofittable
- Notes
- The PSREF explicitly lists WWAN and SIM card as not supported.
Ports and docking
- Ports
- Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports including one Always On
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
- HDMI 2.0
- Ethernet extension connector
- MicroSD card reader
- Optional smart card reader
- Docking support
- Physical connector: Side docking connector
- Various docking solutions supported via side docking connector or USB-C
Dimensions and weight
- Platform value
- 311.5 × 219 × 17.6 mm
- Platform starting weight
- 1.39 kg / Starting weight
Official maintenance documentation and key procedures
- L13 Gen 2, L13 Yoga Gen 2, S2 Gen 6, and S2 Yoga Gen 6 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabScope: Combined Hardware Maintenance Manual for ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Intel Machine Types 20VH and 20VJ, L13 Gen 2 AMD Machine Types 21AB and 21AC, L13 Yoga Gen 2 Intel Machine Types 20VK and 20VL, and L13 Yoga Gen 2 AMD Machine Types 21AD and 21AE; also covers ThinkPad S2 Gen 6 and S2 Yoga Gen 6
Key procedures
- Keyboard
- p.71–72
- Base cover
- p.73–75
- Built-in battery
- p.75–76
- M.2 SSD
- p.76–78
- Display assembly
- p.87–88
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
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Model / MTM
3644Codes 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
- 3644
- Exact configuration data
- 1
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Model / MTM with recorded exact specifications
Exact specifications recordedThese 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 / MTM | Machine Type | Region / Country/Region | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Display | Touchscreen | WLAN / Bluetooth | WWAN | OS | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21AB0014JP | 21AB | JAPAN / Japan | AMD Ryzen 3 5400U (4C / 8T, 2.6 / 4.0GHz, 2MB L2 / 8MB L3) | Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB Soldered DDR4-3200 | 256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 | 13.3" HD (1366x768) TN 250nits Anti-glare | None | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852AE, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1 | None | Windows 10 Pro 64, Japanese | Lenovo Models |
Evidence
3 sources. Of 12 product claims, 12 are verified with high confidence.This page covers PSREF platform information and identifiers listed in Lenovo Models. Exact MTM specifications and parts relationships have not been collected. Procedure coverage in official maintenance documentation is audited per product for major components.