Lenovo / ThinkPad / L Series

ThinkPad L590 is a 15.6-inch notebook in the L Series family.

Scope
Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type
20Q7 / 20Q8
Model / MTM
2394Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 20Q7000AJP
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Buying and service essentials

Verified in official sources

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Model / MTM
1 exact specifications recorded2394 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
15.6-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

CPUIntegrated GPUCores / threadsBase frequencyMax frequency
Intel Celeron 4305UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics2 / 22.20 GHz―
Intel Core i3-8145UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics2 / 42.10 GHz3.90 GHz
Intel Core i5-8265UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics4 / 81.60 GHz3.90 GHz
Intel Core i5-8365UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics4 / 81.60 GHz4.10 GHz
Intel Core i7-8565UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics4 / 81.80 GHz4.60 GHz
Intel Core i7-8665UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics4 / 81.90 GHz4.80 GHz

Graphics / GPU

Evidence confidence: high

dGPU options

GPUDedicated memorySelection conditions
AMDAMD Radeon 535Open external site in a new tab2 GB / GDDR5Configuration-dependent
  • Discrete graphics was not available in EMEA.

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
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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.

Display

Evidence confidence: high
Size
15.6-inch
Platform configuration options
configurationResolutionTouchPanel / brightnessSurface / features
HD TN
15.6-inch
1366x768Non-touchTN / 220 nitsanti-glare
FHD IPS
15.6-inch
1920x1080Non-touchIPS / 250 nitsanti-glare
FHD IPS touch
15.6-inch
1920x1080Multi-touchIPS / 250 nitsanti-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
376.5 × 254.5 × 22.95 mm
All models
2.03 kg / By configuration

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

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 collected

KATABAN.FYI has not yet collected official Model-listed parts for this product. This is not evidence that no compatible parts exist.

Model / MTM

2394

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
2394
Exact configuration data
1

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    Model / MTM with recorded exact specifications

    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
    20Q7000AJP20Q7JAPAN / JapanIntel Core i7-8565U (4C / 8T, 1.8 / 4.6GHz, 8MB)Integrated Intel UHD Graphics2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2400512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe Opal215.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glareNoneIntel 9260 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.1Fibocom L850-GLWindows 10 Pro 64, JapaneseLenovo 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.