Lenovo / ThinkPad / L Series
ThinkPad L490
ThinkPad L490 is a 14-inch notebook in the L Series family.
- Scope
- Product generation / platformPSREF verified
- Machine Type
- 20Q5 / 20Q6
- Model / MTM
- 2342Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 20Q50028JP
Buying and service essentials
Verified in official sourcesCheck before buying
- Model / MTM
- 1 exact specifications recorded2342 Models entries verified
- CPU / GPU
- Intel Celeron / 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i76 CPU options / Intel UHD Graphics / Platform option / dGPU: AMD Radeon 535 (configuration-dependent)
- Display
- 14-inch / 1366x768 / 1920x10803 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply
Upgrades and repair
- Memory
- DDR4-2400 / SocketedSO-DIMM: 2 / maximum 64 GB
- Storage
- 2.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA SSD / M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe SSD / M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD / M.2 Intel Optane MemorySATA 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
- Parts / service
- Not collectedHMM verified / Key procedures verified
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
- DDR4-2400 / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 2
- Storage form factor
- 2.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA SSD / M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe SSD / M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD / M.2 Intel Optane Memory
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 2 device(s)
Specifications
CPU
Evidence confidence: high
CPU options for this platform / IntelIntel Celeron / 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7
| CPU | Integrated GPU | Cores / threads | Base frequency | Max frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Celeron 4305UOpen external site in a new tab | Intel UHD Graphics | 2 / 2 | 2.20 GHz | ― |
| Intel Core i3-8145UOpen external site in a new tab | Intel UHD Graphics | 2 / 4 | 2.10 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Intel Core i5-8265UOpen external site in a new tab | Intel UHD Graphics | 4 / 8 | 1.60 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Intel Core i5-8365UOpen external site in a new tab | Intel UHD Graphics | 4 / 8 | 1.60 GHz | 4.10 GHz |
| Intel Core i7-8565UOpen external site in a new tab | Intel UHD Graphics | 4 / 8 | 1.80 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| Intel Core i7-8665UOpen external site in a new tab | Intel UHD Graphics | 4 / 8 | 1.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |
Graphics / GPU
Evidence confidence: high
dGPU options
| GPU | Dedicated memory | Selection conditions |
|---|---|---|
| AMDAMD Radeon 535Open external site in a new tab | 2 GB / GDDR5 | Configuration-dependent
|
These are platform configuration options, not the GPU installed in an individual MTM.
Memory
Evidence confidence: high
- Type
- DDR4-2400
- Maximum capacity
- 64 GB
- Physical slots
- 2
- Implementation
- DDR4-2400 / Socketed
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints
- Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots; dual-channel capable
- Installed DDR4-2666 memory runs at 2133MHz or 2400MHz according to processor memory support
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 PCIe NVMe SSD
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
- M.2 Intel Optane Memory
- Physical slots
- Not recorded
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 2 device(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints / exclusions
- The primary path is one HDD slot or one M.2 2280 slot, exclusively.
- Supported two-drive configurations combine a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD or M.2 2242/2280 SSD with an M.2 2242 SSD.
- A primary M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD runs at PCIe 3.0 x2 through the listed M.2 SSD adapter.
Check the SSD replacement procedure in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Display
Evidence confidence: high
- Size
- 14-inch
- Platform configuration options
configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features HD TN
14-inch1366x768 Non-touch TN / 220 nits anti-glare FHD IPS
14-inch1920x1080 Non-touch IPS / 250 nits anti-glare FHD IPS touch
14-inch1920x1080 Multi-touch IPS / 250 nits anti-glare
Battery architecture
Evidence confidence: high
- Architecture
- Internal
- Explicit count
- 1
- 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 RTL8822BE 802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Intel Wireless-AC 9260 802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- No WLAN and Bluetooth
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependent
- Retrofit / conditions
- Retrofit conditions apply
- WWAN options
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G
- Fibocom L850-GL 4G LTE CAT9
- Fibocom L830-EB 4G LTE
- No support
- Notes
- Non-WWAN models are not WWAN-upgradable; EMEA WWAN-upgradable configurations were special bid only.
Ports and docking
Evidence confidence: high
- Ports
- Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 including one Always On
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2
- HDMI 1.4b
- Ethernet RJ-45
- MicroSD card reader
- Docking support
- Physical connector: Side docking connector
- USB-C docking support
Dimensions and weight
Evidence confidence: high
- All models
- 335 × 235 × 22.5 mm
- All models
- 1.69 kg / By configuration
Official maintenance documentation and key procedures
- L490 and L590 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabScope: Combined Hardware Maintenance Manual applicable to ThinkPad L490 and ThinkPad L590
Key procedures
- Keyboard
- p.73–76
- Base cover
- p.76–78
- Memory
- p.79–80
- Internal storage drive
- p.82–87
- Built-in battery
- p.93–94
- Display assembly
- p.113–117
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
2342Codes 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
- 2342
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20Q50028JP | 20Q5 | JAPAN / Japan | Intel Core i7-8565U (4C / 8T, 1.8 / 4.6GHz, 8MB) | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | 2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2400 | 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe Opal2 | 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare | None | Intel 9260 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.1 | Fibocom L850-GL | Windows 10 Pro 64, Japanese | Lenovo Models |
Evidence
4 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.