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ThinkPad T490

ThinkPad T490 is a 14-inch notebook in the T Series family.

Scope: Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type: 20N2 / 20N3 / 20RX / 20RY
Model / MTM: 3635Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 20N20000JP

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Model / MTM: 1 exact specifications recorded3635 Models entries verified
CPU / GPU: 8th / 10th Generation Intel Core i5 / Core i77 CPU options / Intel UHD Graphics / Platform option / dGPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (configuration-dependent)
Display: 14-inch / 1366x768 / 1920x1080 / 2560x14406 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
WWAN: Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply

Upgrades and repair

Memory: DDR4-2400 / Soldered + SO-DIMM 1 slot(s)SO-DIMM: 1 / maximum 48 GB
Storage: M.2 2242 SSD / M.2 2280 SSDSATA 6Gb/s / PCIe 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: Model-listed partsHMM verified / Key procedures verified

Motherboard and slot topology

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Memory implementation: DDR4-2400 / Soldered + SO-DIMM 1 slot(s) / SO-DIMM: 1
Storage form factor: M.2 2242 SSD / M.2 2280 SSD
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)

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Specifications

CPU

CPU options for this platform / Intel8th / 10th Generation Intel Core i5 / Core i7

CPU	Integrated GPU	Cores / threads	Base frequency	Max frequency
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 i5-10210UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics	4 / 8	1.60 GHz	4.20 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
Intel Core i7-10510UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics	4 / 8	1.80 GHz	4.90 GHz
Intel Core i7-10710UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics	6 / 12	1.10 GHz	4.70 GHz

Graphics / GPU

dGPU options

GPU	Dedicated memory	Selection conditions
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce MX250	2 GB / GDDR5	Configuration-dependent

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

Memory

Type: DDR4-2400
Maximum capacity: 48 GB
Physical slots: 1
Implementation: DDR4-2400 / Soldered + SO-DIMM 1 slot(s)
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Configuration constraints: One memory package soldered to the system board plus one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot; dual-channel capable
Up to 40GB with 8GB soldered plus a 32GB SO-DIMM
Up to 48GB with 16GB soldered plus a 32GB SO-DIMM
Installed memory is 2666MHz but runs at 2400MHz due to processor limitation

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Storage

Interface and form factor: SATA 6Gb/s / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 / PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
Supported form factors: M.2 2242 SSD
M.2 2280 SSD
Physical slots: Not recorded
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Configuration constraints / exclusions: One drive is supported, either an M.2 2242 SSD or an M.2 2280 SSD.
M.2 2280 SATA SSD is not available in EMEA.
Optional Intel Optane Memory integrated with SSD is listed as an M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe x4 option.

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Display

Size: 14-inch
Platform configuration options: configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features
HD TN
14-inch 1366x768 Non-touch TN / 220 nits anti-glare
FHD IPS
14-inch 1920x1080 Non-touch IPS / 250 nits anti-glare
FHD IPS low power
14-inch 1920x1080 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / Low power
FHD IPS touch
14-inch 1920x1080 Multi-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare
FHD IPS Privacy Guard
14-inch 1920x1080 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / ThinkPad Privacy Guard
WQHD IPS
14-inch 2560x1440 Non-touch IPS / 500 nits glossy / Dolby Vision / HDR

configuration	Resolution	Touch	Panel / brightness	Surface / features
HD TN 14-inch	1366x768	Non-touch	TN / 220 nits	anti-glare
FHD IPS 14-inch	1920x1080	Non-touch	IPS / 250 nits	anti-glare
FHD IPS low power 14-inch	1920x1080	Non-touch	IPS / 400 nits	anti-glare / Low power
FHD IPS touch 14-inch	1920x1080	Multi-touch	IPS / 300 nits	anti-glare
FHD IPS Privacy Guard 14-inch	1920x1080	Non-touch	IPS / 400 nits	anti-glare / ThinkPad Privacy Guard
WQHD IPS 14-inch	2560x1440	Non-touch	IPS / 500 nits	glossy / Dolby Vision / HDR

Battery architecture

Architecture: Internal
Chemistry: Li-Polymer
Capacity: 50 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: Intel Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac 2x2
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2
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
Fibocom L860-GL 4G LTE-A
No support
Notes: WWAN upgradable is special-bid only in EMEA; non-WWAN models are not WWAN-upgradable.

Ports and docking

Ports: 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, one Always On
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI 1.4b
RJ-45 Ethernet
Docking support: Physical connector: Side docking connector

Dimensions and weight

All models: 329 × 227 × 17.9 mm
FHD low-power or WQHD models: 1.46 kg / By configuration
FHD Privacy Guard models: 1.61 kg / By configuration
FHD touch or FHD non-touch models: 1.55 kg / By configuration
HD models: 1.53 kg / By configuration

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

T490 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabSecond Edition · 2019-05Scope: ThinkPad T490 Machine Types 20N2 and 20N3
T490 and P43s Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabFifth Edition · 2020-08Scope: ThinkPad T490 Machine Types 20RX and 20RY, and P43s

Key procedures

T490 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Keyboard: p.70–73
Base cover: p.73–75
M.2 SSD: p.75–76
Memory: p.76–77
Built-in battery: p.80–81
Display assembly: p.96–98
Keyboard bezel assembly: p.98–99

T490 and P43s Hardware Maintenance Manual

Keyboard: p.72–75
Base cover: p.75–77
M.2 SSD: p.77–78
Memory: p.78–79
Built-in battery: p.81–82
Display assembly: p.99–102
Keyboard bezel assembly: p.102

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 47 parts are listed directly for Model 20N20000JP in Lenovo Parts Lookup.

Model / MTM: 20N20000JP
Model-listed parts: 47
Parts with direct specs: 5
Official source: Lenovo Parts Lookup

Component	P/N	Lenovo-provided name	Direct Lenovo specifications	Substitute references
AC アダプター (AD)	`02DL125`	Lenovo AC_ADAPTER Type-C 65W 2P ブラック	Plug USB-C Capacity 65W Pin 2 Safety WW Color Black	16 (not expanded)
アンテナ (AN)	`02HK909`	Drift-1FRUAntennaKitforWWAN/WLAN<Speed>	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
ベゼル (BC)	`5M11B95339`	ベゼル、シート、テープ、アセンブリー、IRカメラ、マイク	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
内蔵バッテリー (BI)	`02DL007`	Internal,3c,50Wh,LiIon,LGC	Not confirmed	13 (not expanded)
ベゼル/サービスドア (BZ)	`5M10Y56580`	Dカバー	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
Aカバーアセンブリー、LCD カバーアセンブリー (CA)	`02HK964`	MECH_ASM,A-Cover,WQHD	Not confirmed	—
CMOSバッテリー (CB)	`02HK903`	Drift-1/Ironhide-1FRURTCBattery<DBV>	Not confirmed	6 (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)	`04T0753`	Lenovo 電源コード JP、AntiTR、0.9M、2P	Not confirmed	13 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)	`01YU054`	CS16_2BCP,MYLAR,BLACK,CHY	Not confirmed	8 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)	`02HK991`	Drift-1FRUPowerButtonBoard	Not confirmed	—
内蔵カード (CI)	`02HK992`	Drift-1FRUHallsensorboard	Not confirmed	—
内蔵カード (CI)	`02HK993`	Drift-1FRURJ45Board	Not confirmed	—
内蔵カード (CI)	`02HK995`	Drift-1FRUUSBS/B	Not confirmed	—
内蔵カード (CI)	`5F30V25898`	FRU FPR Prometheus BK-JYT	Not confirmed	7 (not expanded)
カメラ (CM)	`01HW062`	Camera,HD-IR,Front,2MIC,ZIF,Chy	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
カバー (CO)	`02HK957`	Mechanical Assemblies,Cover,w/ FPR	Not confirmed	—
カバー (CO)	`02HK998`	MECHANICAL,Button,Power	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`02HK975`	Drift-1FRUWQHDLCDCableASM	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`02HK978`	Drift-1FRUIR&RGBCameraCableASM	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`02HK979`	Drift-1FRUUSBS/BFPC	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`02HK980`	Drift-1FRURJ45FPC	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`02HK982`	Drift-1FRUClickPadFFC	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`02HK983`	Drift-1FRUFPRFFC	Not confirmed	—
WWAN (CW)	`01AX792`	ワイヤレス、CMB、FBC、L850-GL	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
ファン/ 冷却アセンブリ (FA)	`5H40W36698`	HEATSINK CPU heatsink,w/fan,SWG,AVC	Not confirmed	3 (not expanded)
内蔵キーボード (KI)	`01YP270`	内蔵キーボード、日本語、ブラック、バックライトなし	Not confirmed	3 (not expanded)
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)	`01YN938`	FRU GEO Label ASM	Not confirmed	—
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)	`01YT394`	Drift/Ironhide-1FRUScrewASM	Not confirmed	—
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)	`5S10Y74106`	Bulk shoulder screw	Not confirmed	—
LCD部品 (LA)	`02HK965`	MECH_ASM,B-Cover,w/ CAM Shutter	Not confirmed	—
LCDパネル (LP)	`00NY679`	Lenovo ディスプレイ AUO 14.0 WQHD IPS Glare	Size (Inch) 14 Resolution WQHD Touch Non-Touch Panel Type IPS Brightness (nit) 500	3 (not expanded)
消耗テープ (LT)	`01YN897`	Drift 用 Drift-1 FRU 伸縮粘着テープ	Not confirmed	—
M.2カード (M2)	`00UP735`	Lenovo SSD 512G,M.2,2280,PCIe3x4,SAM,OPAL	Capacity (GB) 512 Form Factor M.2 2280 Interface PCIE3X4 Security OPAL	144 (not expanded)
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)	`02HK970`	HINGE,L/R,SZS	Not confirmed	3 (not expanded)
メモリー (MM)	`01AG855`	Lenovo メモリー 8G DDR4 2666 SODIMM SAMSUNG	Capacity (GB) 8 Speed DDR4 2666 Interface SODIMM	108 (not expanded)
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`02HK918`	Drift/Ironhide-1FRUDummySmartCardReader	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`5B40Z68823`	FRU BRACKET T14 Gen2_IO_BRACKET	Not confirmed	—
外部部品その他 (MX)	`02HK996`	Drift-1FRUSIMTray	Not confirmed	—
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)	`01LX979`	MECHANICAL,AL Foil,CAM,IR	Not confirmed	—
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)	`02HK987`	Drift/Ironhide-1FRUSystemMiscPartsASM	Not confirmed	1 (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)	`5M11L99153`	FRU T490 Rubber Kit	Not confirmed	—
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)	`5M20S73080`	FRU MB_WWAN_ABSORBER_MYLAR	Not confirmed	1 (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)	`5M20S73081`	FRU MB_DDR_TOP_ABSORBER_MYLAR	Not confirmed	1 (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)	`5M20Z97050`	MECHANICAL,Rubber,Mic,IR	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
システムボード (PL)	`02HK926`	Lenovo BDPLANAR WIN,i7-8565U,8GB,Y-TPM2,SWG	DPK WIN CPU intelI78565U GPU Type DIS GPU Name NVIDIA GeForce MX250 DRAM 8G AMT N-AMT	8 (not expanded)
RDVD/ RUSB (RC)	`5R30W06590`	Win10PROx64 Modular JP	Not confirmed	—
内蔵スピーカー (SI)	`02HK900`	Drift-1/Ironhide-1FRUSpeaker<Veco>	Not confirmed	2 (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.

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Model / MTM

3635

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Model / MTM codes verified in official sources: 3635
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 / MTM	Machine Type	Region / Country/Region	Processor	Graphics	Memory	Storage	Display	Touchscreen	WLAN / Bluetooth	WWAN	OS	Official evidence
`20N20000JP`	`20N2`	JAPAN / Japan	Intel Core i7-8565U (4C / 8T, 1.8 / 4.6GHz, 8MB)	NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5	8GB Soldered DDR4-2400 + 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2400	512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe Opal2	14" WQHD (2560x1440) IPS 500nits Glossy, Dolby Vision, HDR	None	Intel 9560 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.1	Fibocom L850-GL	Windows 10 Pro 64, Japanese	Lenovo 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.