Lenovo / ThinkPad / T Series

ThinkPad T480

ThinkPad T480 is a 14-inch notebook in the T Series family.

Scope
Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type
20L5 / 20L6
Model / MTM
2361Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 20L50030JP
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Buying and service essentials

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Model / MTM
1 exact specifications recorded2361 Models entries verified
CPU / GPU
7th Generation Intel Core i5 / 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i77 CPU options / Intel HD Graphics 620 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / Platform option / dGPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (configuration-dependent)
Display
14-inch / 1366x768 / 1920x1080 / 2560x14404 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
WWAN
Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply

Upgrades and repair

Memory
DDR4-2400 / SocketedSO-DIMM: 2 / maximum 32 GB
Storage
2.5-inch 7mm SATA HDD / 2.5-inch 7mm SATA SSD / M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD / M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD in the WWAN-capable slotSATA 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
DDR4-2400 / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 2
Storage form factor
2.5-inch 7mm SATA HDD / 2.5-inch 7mm SATA SSD / M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD / M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD in the WWAN-capable slot
Maximum simultaneous devices
2 device(s)

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Specifications

CPU

Evidence confidence: high

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

CPUIntegrated GPUCores / threadsBase frequencyMax frequency
Intel Core i5-7200UOpen external site in a new tabIntel HD Graphics 6202 / 42.50 GHz3.10 GHz
Intel Core i5-7300UOpen external site in a new tabIntel HD Graphics 6202 / 42.60 GHz3.50 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 i5-8350UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics 6204 / 81.70 GHz3.60 GHz
Intel Core i7-8550UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics 6204 / 81.80 GHz4.00 GHz
Intel Core i7-8650UOpen external site in a new tabIntel UHD Graphics 6204 / 81.90 GHz4.20 GHz

Graphics / GPU

Evidence confidence: high

dGPU options

GPUDedicated memorySelection conditions
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce MX1502 GB / GDDR5Configuration-dependent
  • In EMEA, discrete graphics is available only on Intel Core i7 models.

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

Memory

Evidence confidence: high
Type
DDR4-2400
Maximum capacity
32 GB
Physical slots
2
Implementation
DDR4-2400 / Socketed
Upgrade / replacement
Not recorded
Configuration constraints
  • Two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets; dual-channel capable
  • System clocks down for processors with a lower-speed memory controller
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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 7mm SATA HDD
  • 2.5-inch 7mm SATA SSD
  • M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD in the WWAN-capable slot
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.
  • A 128GB M.2 PCIe NVMe x2 SSD may be configured in the WWAN-capable slot as second storage.
  • Second storage in the WWAN-capable slot is mutually exclusive with WWAN.
  • A primary PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD runs at PCIe 3.0 x2 through the listed M.2 SSD adapter.
  • Intel Optane memory PCIe NVMe x2 is a platform option and is mutually exclusive with WWAN.
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Check the SSD replacement procedure in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab

Display

Evidence confidence: high
Size
14-inch
Platform configuration options
configurationResolutionTouchPanel / brightnessSurface / features
HD
14-inch		1366x768Non-touch220 nitsanti-glare
FHD WVA
14-inch		1920x1080Non-touchWVA / 250 nitsanti-glare
WQHD WVA
14-inch		2560x1440Non-touchWVA / 300 nitsanti-glare
FHD touch
14-inch		1920x1080Multi-touchNot recordedNot recorded

Battery architecture

Evidence confidence: high
Architecture
Internal + removable
PlacementPositionOptionalChemistryCell optionsCapacity options
InternalNot recordedYesLi-IonNot recorded24 Wh
External / removableNot recordedNot recordedLi-IonNot recorded24 Wh / 48 Wh / 72 Wh
Listing scopeComponentP/N listed for this modelLenovo FRU flag
Model 20L50000AD (exact specifications not recorded)Internal battery01AV419FRUView parts relationships and substitutes
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Model 20L50000AD (exact specifications not recorded)Removable battery01AV490Not flagged as FRUView parts relationships and substitutes
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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
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, 802.11ac 2x2
WWAN
Configuration-dependent
Retrofit / conditions
Retrofit conditions apply
WWAN options
  • Wireless WAN upgradable
  • Fibocom L830-EB 4G LTE
  • Fibocom L850-GL 4G LTE-A
Notes
Non-WWAN models are not WWAN-upgradable; WWAN is mutually exclusive with Intel Optane memory and WWAN-slot second storage.

Ports and docking

Evidence confidence: high
Ports
  • 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, one Always On
  • USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
  • USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
  • HDMI 1.4b
  • RJ-45 Ethernet
Docking support
  • Physical connector: Side docking connector

Dimensions and weight

Evidence confidence: high
All models
336.6 × 232.5 × 19.95 mm
Integrated graphics, magnesium cover, 24Wh or internal 24Wh + external 24Wh
1.58 kg / By configuration
Integrated graphics, magnesium cover, external 48/72Wh or internal 24Wh + external 48/72Wh
1.78 kg / By configuration
Integrated graphics, PPS cover, 24Wh or internal 24Wh + external 24Wh
1.65 kg / By configuration
Integrated graphics, PPS cover, external 48/72Wh or internal 24Wh + external 48/72Wh
1.85 kg / By configuration

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

Key procedures

Removable battery
p.70–71
Base cover
p.71–74
Memory
p.74–75
Internal storage drive
p.75–79
M.2 SSD
p.80–81
Keyboard
p.81–83
Built-in battery
p.85–86
Display assembly
p.96–98
Keyboard bezel assembly
p.98–99

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 37 parts are listed directly for Model 20L50000AD in Lenovo Parts Lookup.

Model / MTM
20L50000AD
Model-listed parts
37
Parts with direct specs
4
Official source
Lenovo Parts Lookup
ComponentP/NLenovo-provided nameDirect Lenovo specificationsSubstitute references
AC アダプター (AD)01FR030Delta ADLX65YDC3A 20V3.25ANot confirmed20 (not expanded)
アンテナ (AN)00UR475ANTENNA,WLAN,ASM,LUXNot confirmed1 (not expanded)
外付けバッテリー (BA)01AV490外部、3c、24Wh、リチウムイオン、SMPNot confirmed4 (not expanded)
ベゼル (BC)01YR487B-カバーASM、カメラ付き、PPSNot confirmed—
内蔵バッテリー (BI)01AV419内蔵、3c、24Wh、リチウムイオン、PANNot confirmed3 (not expanded)
Aカバー アセンブリー、LCD カバー アセンブリー (CA)01AX954LCD背面,BLK,プラスチックNot confirmed—
CMOSバッテリー (CB)45N5864RTC,1C,3V,LION,CR1632Not confirmed2 (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)01LV560CS16_2BCP,MYLAR,BLACK,CHYNot confirmed2 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)01YR507Power Button Card,WN-2Not confirmed—
内蔵カード (CI)01YR508FPR ASM,WN-2Not confirmed—
内蔵カード (CI)04X5393Smart card, TAINot confirmed5 (not expanded)
WLAN (CL)01AX702Wireless,CMB,IN,8265 VproNot confirmed1 (not expanded)
カメラ (CM)01HW019Camera,720P,Front,MIC,ZIF,BsnNot confirmed2 (not expanded)
カバー (CO)01YR485ベース・カバーASM、WN-2Not confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)00UR487ケーブル、カメラ・ケーブル、EskylinkNot confirmed2 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)00UR496CABLE,M.2,SSDNot confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01YR501LCD eDP Cable,WN-2Not confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01YR511FFC 6PIN,Power brd Cable,WN-2Not confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01YR512FFC 10PIN,CP Cable,WN-2Not confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01YR513FFC 8PIN,FPR Cable,WN-2Not confirmed—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)01YR514Smart Card Cable,WN-2Not confirmed—
ファン/ 冷却アセンブリ (FA)01ER497サーマル・モジュール、UMANot confirmed2 (not expanded)
内蔵キーボード (KI)01HX424内蔵キーボード、アラビア語、バックライトNot confirmed2 (not expanded)
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)01YR516Geoラベル・キットWN-2用Not confirmed—
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)01YR517Screw KIT,WN-2Not confirmed—
LCDパネル (LP)01LW010Lenovo ディスプレイ 14 FHD IPS 250nit LGD
Size (Inch)
14
Resolution
FHD
Screen Type (Glare or Anti-Glare)
Anti-Glare
Touch
Non-Touch
Panel Type
IPS
Brightness (nit)
250
32 (not expanded)
M.2カード (M2)00UP436Lenovo SSD_ASM 256G,M.2,2280,PCIe3x4,Samsung,OPAL
Capacity (GB)
256
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Interface
PCIE3X4
Security
OPAL
201 (not expanded)
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)01AX994M.2アダプター,HDDブラケットNot confirmed1 (not expanded)
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)01YR496ヒンジ・キットSZS、WN-2Not confirmed1 (not expanded)
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)01YR506C-カバーFPR付き、WN-2Not confirmed—
メモリー (MM)01FR301Lenovo メモリー 8G DDR4 2400 SODIMM
Capacity (GB)
8
Speed
DDR4 2400
Interface
SODIMM
123 (not expanded)
内蔵部品その他 (MN)01YR498保持ブラケット・キット、JERNot confirmed1 (not expanded)
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)01YR515Mech Misc,WN-2Not confirmed1 (not expanded)
システムボード (PL)01YU851WIN、i5-8250U、TPM2、UMA
DPK
WIN
CPU
intelI58250U
GPU Type
UMA
AMT
N-AMT
16 (not expanded)
RDVD/ RUSB (RC)5R30U19641Win10PROx64 Modular AR/ENNot confirmed—
内蔵スピーカー (SI)00UR490SPEAKERINT,L/R,VECONot confirmed2 (not expanded)

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

2361

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
2361
Exact configuration data
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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
    20L50030JP20L5JAPAN / JapanIntel Core i5-8350U (4C / 8T, 1.7 / 3.6GHz, 6MB)NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR52x 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2400256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Opal214" WQHD (2560x1440) WVA 300nits Anti-glareNoneIntel 8265 11ac, 2x2 + BT4.1NoneWindows 10 Pro 64Lenovo Models

    Evidence

    5 sources. Of 12 product claims, 12 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.