Lenovo / ThinkPad / L Series
ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (AMD)
ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (AMD) is a 16-inch notebook in the L Series family.
- Scope
- Product generation / platformPSREF verified
- Machine Type
- 21L7 / 21L8
- Model / MTM
- 1652Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 21L7000HJP
Buying and service essentials
Verified in official sourcesCheck before buying
- Model / MTM
- 1 exact specifications recorded1652 Models entries verified
- CPU / GPU
- AMD Ryzen 3 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 7 PRO 7000 Series Processor3 CPU options / AMD Radeon 660M / AMD Radeon 680M / Platform options / integrated GPU varies by CPU / this PSREF does not list a dGPU option
- Display
- 16-inch / 1920x12003 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply
Upgrades and repair
- Memory
- DDR5-4800 / SocketedSO-DIMM: 2 / maximum 64 GB
- Storage
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDPCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 / Maximum simultaneous devices 1 device(s)
- Power
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.0AC adapter: 45 W / 65 W
- Parts / service
- Not collectedHMM verified / Key procedures verified
Motherboard and slot topology
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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
- DDR5-4800 / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 2
- Storage form factor
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
Specifications
CPU
CPU options for this platform / AMDAMD Ryzen 3 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 7 PRO 7000 Series Processor
| CPU | Integrated GPU | Cores / threads | Base frequency | Max frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7335UOpen external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 660M | 4 / 8 | 3.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7535UOpen external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 660M | 6 / 12 | 2.90 GHz | 4.55 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7735UOpen external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 680M | 8 / 16 | 2.70 GHz | 4.75 GHz |
Memory
- Type
- DDR5-4800
- Maximum capacity
- 64 GB
- Physical slots
- 2
- Implementation
- DDR5-4800 / Socketed
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints
- Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable
- Installed DDR5-5600 memory may run at DDR5-4800 due to platform limitation.
Check the board layout in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Storage
- Interface and form factor
- PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4
- Supported form factors
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Physical slots
- 1
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints / exclusions
- One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Check the SSD replacement procedure in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Display
- Size
- 16-inch
- Platform configuration options
configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features WUXGA IPS
16-inch1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare WUXGA IPS touch
16-inch1920x1200 Multi-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 WUXGA IPS low power
16-inch1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / Low power / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 / 100% sRGB
Battery architecture
- Architecture
- Internal
- Explicit count
- 1
| Placement | Position | Optional | Chemistry | Cell options | Capacity options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | Not recorded | Not recorded | Li-ion | Not recorded | 46.5 Wh / 57 Wh |
Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.
Power and AC adapter
- Connector
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.0
- Wattage
- 45 W / 65 W
Wireless and WWAN
- WLAN options
- Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E NFA725
- 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependent
- Retrofit / conditions
- Retrofit conditions apply
- WWAN options
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
- Quectel EM061K-GL, 4G LTE CAT6, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
- No support
- Notes
- Only configurations explicitly listed as antenna-ready are documented as WWAN-upgradable.
Ports and docking
- Ports
- 1x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0)
- 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), one Always On
- 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
- 1x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
- 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
- 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
- 1x Smart card reader
- Docking support
- Various docking solutions supported via USB-C.
Dimensions and weight
- All models
- 357.2 × 253.4 × 20.78 mm
- All models
- 1.77 kg / Starting weight
Official maintenance documentation and key procedures
- ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabScope: Combined Hardware Maintenance Manual for ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 Machine Types 21L1, 21L2, 21L5, and 21L6 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 Machine Types 21L3, 21L4, 21L7, and 21L8; covers Intel and AMD models
Key procedures
- Keyboard
- p.74–78
- Base cover
- p.78–80
- M.2 SSD
- p.82–84
- Memory
- p.85–86
- Built-in battery
- p.87–88
- Display assembly
- p.109, p.111–113
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
Not collectedKATABAN.FYI has not yet collected official Model-listed parts for this product. This is not evidence that no compatible parts exist.
Model / MTM
1652Codes 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
- 1652
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21L7000HJP | 21L7 | JAPAN / Japan | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7535U (6C / 12T, 2.9 / 4.55GHz, 3MB L2 / 16MB L3) | Integrated AMD Radeon 660M Graphics | 2x 8GB SODIMM DDR5-4800 | 256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 | 16" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 300nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC | None | Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E NFA725, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.3 | WWAN Not Supported | Windows 11 Pro, 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.