Lenovo / ThinkPad / T Series

ThinkPad T490s

ThinkPad T490s is a 14-inch notebook in the T Series family.

Scope: Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type: 20NX / 20NY
Model / MTM: 3096Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 20NX0000JP

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Buying and service essentials

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Model / MTM: 1 exact specifications recorded3096 Models entries verified
CPU / GPU: 8th Generation Intel Core i5 / Core i74 CPU options / Intel UHD Graphics / Platform options / integrated GPU only
Display: 14-inch / 1920x1080 / 2560x14405 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
WWAN: Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply

Upgrades and repair

Memory: DDR4-2400 / SolderedSO-DIMM: 0 / maximum 32 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: 0
Storage form factor: M.2 2242 SSD / M.2 2280 SSD
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)

Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tab

Specifications

CPU

CPU options for this platform / Intel8th 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 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

Memory

Type: DDR4-2400
Maximum capacity: 32 GB
Physical slots: 0
Implementation: DDR4-2400 / Soldered
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Capacity options: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Configuration constraints: Memory is soldered to the system board, has no sockets, and is not upgradable
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: The PSREF explicitly states support for one drive, either an M.2 2242 SSD or an M.2 2280 SSD.
M.2 2242 is PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2; M.2 2280 may be PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s.
Optional Intel Optane Memory integrated with SSD is listed as an M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 option.

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Display

Size: 14-inch
Platform configuration options: configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features
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
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: 57 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 AX200, 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
No support
Notes: The PSREF states that non-WWAN models are not WWAN-upgradable; Fibocom L830-EB is EMEA-only.

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
Ethernet extension connector
Docking support: Physical connector: Side docking connector

Dimensions and weight

Black models with FHD low-power or WQHD display: 328.8 × 225.8 × 16.1 mm
Black models with FHD touch, FHD non-touch, or FHD Privacy Guard display: 329 × 226.15 × 16.7 mm
Silver models: 329.15 × 226.45 × 17.2 mm
Black models with FHD low-power or WQHD display: 1.27 kg / By configuration
Black models with FHD touch, FHD non-touch, or FHD Privacy Guard display: 1.35 kg / By configuration
Silver models: 1.49 kg / By configuration

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

T490s and X390 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabSecond Edition · 2020-04Scope: ThinkPad T490s and X390

Key procedures

Base cover: p.78–79
M.2 SSD: p.79–81
Built-in battery: p.85–87
Display assembly: p.102–104
Keyboard bezel assembly: p.104

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 36 parts are listed directly for Model 20NX0000JP in Lenovo Parts Lookup.

Model / MTM: 20NX0000JP
Model-listed parts: 36
Parts with direct specs: 4
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)	`02HM510`	FRU ANTENNA kit WLAN Luxshare	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
ベゼル (BC)	`02HM516`	LCD Bezel sheet,RGB,standard	Not confirmed	—
内蔵バッテリー (BI)	`02DL013`	Internal,3c,57Wh,LiIon,LGC	Not confirmed	13 (not expanded)
ベゼル/サービスドア (BZ)	`01YN259`	COVER, D-Cover,BLACK	Not confirmed	—
Aカバーアセンブリー、LCD カバーアセンブリー (CA)	`5CB0V81897`	A_Cov,BK,FHD STD CAM wo/WW wo/GSK	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
CMOSバッテリー (CB)	`01AY996`	FRU RTC Battery CR2016 (DBV)	Not confirmed	3 (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)	`01YN264`	FRU Power PCB card	Not confirmed	—
内蔵カード (CI)	`01YN265`	FRU USB Sub card	Not confirmed	—
内蔵カード (CI)	`01YU060`	CS16_2BCP,MYLAR,BLACK,CHY	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)	`5F30V25898`	FRU FPR Prometheus BK-JYT	Not confirmed	7 (not expanded)
C-カバーとキーボード (CK)	`02HM436`	FRU C-Cover ASM Japanese Non Backlit KBD (Liteon) and FPR, Black	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
カメラ (CM)	`01HW028`	Camera,720P,Front,2MIC,WTB,Chy	Not confirmed	9 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN254`	FRU FPR Cable, Cvilux	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN270`	FRU USB FPC (Hongyuen)	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN272`	FRU Power Cable (Amphenol)	Not confirmed	3 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN276`	FRU LCD EDP cable, FHD no Touch Amphenol	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN285`	FRU RGB Camera cable standard FPC Amphenol	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`02HM513`	Jazz-1FRUClickpadFFCCable<Cvilux>	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
ファン/ 冷却アセンブリ (FA)	`01AY994`	Jazz-1FRUThermalModule,AVC	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)	`01YN262`	Jazz-1FRUScrewkit	Not confirmed	—
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)	`02HM512`	Jazz-1FRULabelkit	Not confirmed	—
LCD部品 (LA)	`02HM500`	BEZEL LCD Bezel w/ CAM, CQ	Not confirmed	—
LCDパネル (LP)	`02DA381`	Lenovo ディスプレイ 14 FHD IPS AG narrow 250nit	Size (Inch) 14 Resolution FHD Screen Type (Glare or Anti-Glare) Anti-Glare Touch Non-Touch Panel Type IPS Brightness (nit) 250	45 (not expanded)
M.2カード (M2)	`01LX200`	Lenovo SSD_ASM 256G,M.2,2280,PCIe3x4,Toshiba,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)	`02HM502`	HINGE,L/R,Silver,LH	Not confirmed	3 (not expanded)
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01AY998`	FRU Dummy SmartCard Subcard, Black	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01YN269`	FRU Docking connector bracket	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`02HL061`	FRU FPR bracket	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`5M20V82608`	Misc kit	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
外部部品その他 (MX)	`01YU005`	TRAY,SD,Black	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)	`01AW749`	FRU SSD Thermal Pad 20x55 (WEIHAN)	Not confirmed	3 (not expanded)
システムボード (PL)	`5B21C98745`	Lenovo BDPLANAR WIN,i5-8265U,8G,9560,yTPM2	DPK WIN CPU intelI58265U GPU Type UMA DRAM 8G AMT N-AMT WLAN Intel 9560 vPro	24 (not expanded)
RDVD/ RUSB (RC)	`5R31B32322`	Win10PROx64 Modular JP	Not confirmed	—
内蔵スピーカー (SI)	`01YN266`	FRU Speaker ASM L+R 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

3096

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Model / MTM codes verified in official sources: 3096
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
`20NX0000JP`	`20NX`	JAPAN / Japan	Intel Core i5-8265U (4C / 8T, 1.6 / 3.9GHz, 6MB)	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics	8GB Soldered DDR4-2400	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe Opal2	14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare	None	Intel 9560 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.1	None	Windows 10 Pro 64, Japanese	Lenovo Models

Evidence

4 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.