Lenovo / ThinkPad / W Series
ThinkPad W500
ThinkPad W500 platform specifications based on Lenovo PSREF.
- Scope
- Product generation / platformPSREF verified
- Machine Type
- 4058 / 4061 / 4062 / 4063 / 4064 / 4065
- Model / MTM
- 25Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: Not collected
Buying and service essentials
Verified in official sourcesCheck before buying
- Model / MTM
- Not collected25 Models entries verified
- CPU / GPU
- Intel Core 2 Duo3 CPU options / Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD / Platform option / dGPU: ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 (configuration-dependent)
- Display
- 15.4-inch / 1680x1050 / 1920x12002 platform options / Non-touch
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply
Upgrades and repair
- Memory
- DDR3-1066 / SocketedSO-DIMM: 2 / maximum 8 GB
- Storage
- 1.8-inch 8mm SATA SSD / 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA HDD / Ultrabay Slim second driveSATA 1.5Gb/s / SATA 3.0Gb/s / Maximum simultaneous devices 2 device(s)
- Power
- Not recordedAC adapter: 90 W
- Parts / service
- Not collectedHMM verified / Not collected
Motherboard and slot topology
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- Memory implementation
- DDR3-1066 / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 2
- Storage form factor
- 1.8-inch 8mm SATA SSD / 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA HDD / Ultrabay Slim second drive
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 2 device(s)
Specifications
CPU
CPU options for this platform / IntelIntel Core 2 Duo
| CPU | Integrated GPU | Cores / threads | Base frequency | Max frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo T9400Open external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD | 2 / 2 | 2.53 GHz | ― |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T9600Open external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD | 2 / 2 | 2.80 GHz | ― |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T9900Open external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD | 2 / 2 | 3.06 GHz | ― |
Graphics / GPU
dGPU options
| GPU | Dedicated memory | Selection conditions |
|---|---|---|
| ATIATI Mobility FireGL V5700 | 0.5 GB | Configuration-dependent
|
These are platform configuration options, not the GPU installed in an individual MTM.
Memory
- Type
- DDR3-1066
- Maximum capacity
- 8 GB
- Physical slots
- 2
- Implementation
- DDR3-1066 / Socketed
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints
- Two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets; dual-channel capable
Check the board layout in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Storage
- Interface and form factor
- SATA 1.5Gb/s / SATA 3.0Gb/s
- Supported form factors
- 1.8-inch 8mm SATA SSD
- 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA HDD
- Ultrabay Slim second drive
- Physical slots
- Not recorded
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 2 device(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints / exclusions
- The primary drive is removable and upgradable; the Ultrabay Slim supports a second disk.
Check the SSD replacement procedure in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Display
- Size
- 15.4-inch
- Platform configuration options
configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features WSXGA+
15.4-inch1680x1050 Non-touch 200 nits anti-glare / CCFL backlight WUXGA
15.4-inch1920x1200 Non-touch 175 nits anti-glare / CCFL backlight
Battery architecture
- Architecture
- Removable
| Placement | Position | Optional | Chemistry | Cell options | Capacity options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External / removable | Not recorded | No | Li-Ion | 6 / 9 | Not recorded |
| External / removable | Not recorded | Yes | Li-Ion | Not recorded | Not recorded |
- Configuration constraints
- The PSREF documents an optional second battery in the Ultrabay Slim; its capacity is not exposed in the selected source.
Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.
Power and AC adapter
- Connector
- Not recorded
- Wattage
- 90 W
Wireless and WWAN
- WLAN options
- Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n 1x2
- Intel Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/b/g/n 3x3
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependent
- Retrofit / conditions
- Retrofit conditions apply
- WWAN options
- Wireless WAN upgradable
- Ericsson HSPA with GPS
- Qualcomm Gobi 1000
- Notes
- Availability varies by listed platform configuration.
Ports and docking
- Ports
- 3x USB 2.0
- VGA
- DisplayPort
- Ethernet RJ-45
- IEEE 1394 FireWire 400
- ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54
- PC Card
- Docking support
- Not recorded
Dimensions and weight
- 15.4-inch platform
- 357.5 × 255 × 30–34 mm
- 9-cell battery
- 2.8 kg / Starting weight
Official maintenance documentation and key procedures
- ThinkPad T500 and W500 (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabScope: Combined Hardware Maintenance Manual applicable to ThinkPad T500 and ThinkPad W500
Not collected
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
25Codes 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
- 25
- Exact configuration data
- Not collected
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Exact Model / MTM configuration data is not recorded. Specifications on this page are platform-level options.
Evidence
2 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.