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ThinkPad X280

ThinkPad X280 is a 12.5-inch notebook in the X Series family.

Scope: Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type: 20KE / 20KF
Model / MTM: 2225Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 20KF002VJP

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Buying and service essentials

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Model / MTM: 1 exact specifications recorded2225 Models entries verified
CPU / GPU: 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i79 CPU options / Intel HD Graphics 620 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / Platform options / integrated GPU varies by CPU / this PSREF does not list a dGPU option
Display: 12.5-inch / 1366x768 / 1920x10803 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
WWAN: Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply

Upgrades and repair

Memory: DDR4-2400 / SolderedSO-DIMM: 0 / maximum 16 GB
Storage: M.2 2280 SATA SSD / M.2 2280 NVMe SSDSATA 6Gb/s / PCIe NVMe PCIe 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 2280 SATA SSD / M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)

Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tab

Specifications

CPU

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

CPU	Integrated GPU	Cores / threads	Base frequency	Max frequency
Intel Core i3-7020UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel HD Graphics 620	2 / 4	2.30 GHz	―
Intel Core i3-7130UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel HD Graphics 620	2 / 4	2.70 GHz	―
Intel Core i5-7200UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel HD Graphics 620	2 / 4	2.50 GHz	3.10 GHz
Intel Core i5-7300UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel HD Graphics 620	2 / 4	2.60 GHz	3.50 GHz
Intel Core i3-8130UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics 620	2 / 4	2.20 GHz	3.40 GHz
Intel Core i5-8250UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics 620	4 / 8	1.60 GHz	3.40 GHz
Intel Core i5-8350UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics 620	4 / 8	1.70 GHz	3.60 GHz
Intel Core i7-8550UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics 620	4 / 8	1.80 GHz	4.00 GHz
Intel Core i7-8650UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics 620	4 / 8	1.90 GHz	4.20 GHz

Memory

Type: DDR4-2400
Maximum capacity: 16 GB
Physical slots: 0
Implementation: DDR4-2400 / Soldered
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Capacity options: 4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB
Configuration constraints: Soldered to systemboard; no sockets
4GB configuration availability is limited by region and processor generation

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Storage

Interface and form factor: SATA 6Gb/s / PCIe NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4
Supported form factors: M.2 2280 SATA SSD
M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
Physical slots: Not recorded
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Configuration constraints / exclusions: The PSREF presents M.2 SATA SSD and M.2 NVMe SSD as one-of storage choices.

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Display

Size: 12.5-inch
Platform configuration options: configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features
HD non-touch
12.5-inch 1366x768 Non-touch 220 nits Not recorded
FHD WVA non-touch
12.5-inch 1920x1080 Non-touch WVA / 300 nits Not recorded
FHD WVA on-cell multi-touch
12.5-inch 1920x1080 Multi-touch WVA / 300 nits On-cell touch

configuration	Resolution	Touch	Panel / brightness	Surface / features
HD non-touch 12.5-inch	1366x768	Non-touch	220 nits	Not recorded
FHD WVA non-touch 12.5-inch	1920x1080	Non-touch	WVA / 300 nits	Not recorded
FHD WVA on-cell multi-touch 12.5-inch	1920x1080	Multi-touch	WVA / 300 nits	On-cell touch

Battery architecture

Architecture: Internal
Chemistry: Li-Ion
Capacity: 48 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 Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, 2x2
WWAN: Configuration-dependent
Retrofit / conditions: Retrofit conditions apply
WWAN options: Wireless WAN upgradable, special bid only
Fibocom L830-EB 4G LTE
Fibocom L850-GL 4G LTE-A
Notes: Lenovo states that non-WWAN models are not WWAN upgradable.

Ports and docking

Ports: 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, one Always On
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
HDMI
Ethernet extension connector
Docking support: Side docking connector

Dimensions and weight

All models: 307.7 × 209.8 × 17.4–17.8 mm
FHD non-touch models: 1.13 kg / By configuration
HD models: 1.26 kg / By configuration
FHD touch models: 1.27 kg / By configuration

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

X280 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabSecond Edition · 2020-09Scope: ThinkPad X280

Key procedures

Keyboard: p.71–76
Base cover: p.76–77
M.2 SSD: p.77–78
Built-in battery: p.80–82
Display assembly: p.93–95
Keyboard bezel assembly: p.95–96

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 40 parts are listed directly for Model 20KE0000ID in Lenovo Parts Lookup.

Model / MTM: 20KE0000ID
Model-listed parts: 40
Parts with direct specs: 3
Official source: Lenovo Parts Lookup

Component	P/N	Lenovo-provided name	Direct Lenovo specifications	Substitute references
AC アダプター (AD)	`01FR030`	Delta ADLX65YDC3A 20V3.25A	Not confirmed	20 (not expanded)
アンテナ (AN)	`01YN074`	アンテナ、キット、WLAN、のみ、Amphenol	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
ベゼル (BC)	`01YN083`	ケース、LCD、ベゼル、シート、RGB、FHD	Not confirmed	—
内蔵バッテリー (BI)	`5B10W13920`	Internal, 6c, 48Wh, LiIon, LGC	Not confirmed	5 (not expanded)
ベゼル/サービスドア (BZ)	`01YN054`	ケース、ベース、カバー、ブラック	Not confirmed	—
Aカバーアセンブリー、LCD カバーアセンブリー (CA)	`01YN062`	ケース、背面、カバー、FHD、ブラック	Not confirmed	—
CMOSバッテリー (CB)	`01HY008`	RTC,CR2016	Not confirmed	4 (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)	`00XL063`	Lenovo 電源コード、EU/KR、1M、3ピン	Not confirmed	5 (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)	`03X7583`	Lenovo ケーブル、HDMI to VGA アダプター	Not confirmed	3 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)	`01LV512`	CS16_2BCP,MYLAR,BLACK,CHY	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
内蔵カード (CI)	`01YU042`	CARD,Power,Button	Not confirmed	—
WLAN (CL)	`01AX702`	Wireless,CMB,IN,8265 Vpro	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
カメラ (CM)	`01HW027`	Camera,720P,Front,2MIC,WTB,Bsn	Not confirmed	9 (not expanded)
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN072`	ケーブル、LCD、FHD	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN089`	ケーブル、RGB、カメラ	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YN094`	ケーブル、FFC、TouchPad	Not confirmed	—
内蔵ケーブル (CT)	`01YU003`	Cable,FFC,FPR	Not confirmed	—
ファン/ 冷却アセンブリ (FA)	`01LX665`	UMA、サーマル、ファン付き、DELTA	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
内蔵キーボード (KI)	`01YP040`	内蔵キーボード、英語 (US)、ブラック、バックライト	Not confirmed	2 (not expanded)
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)	`01YU007`	Screw,Tape,Kit	Not confirmed	—
スクリューキット/ラベルキット/その他 (KS)	`01YU025`	キット、GEOラベル	Not confirmed	—
LCD部品 (LA)	`01YN079`	ケース、LCD、ベゼル、フレーム	Not confirmed	—
LCDパネル (LP)	`00HN883`	Lenovo ディスプレイ AUO 12.5 FHD IPS AG 2.3t	Size (Inch) 12.5 Resolution FHD Screen Type (Glare or Anti-Glare) Anti-Glare Touch Non-Touch Panel Type IPS Brightness (nit) 300	7 (not expanded)
M.2カード (M2)	`00UP492`	Lenovo SSD 1TB,M.2,2280,PCLE3X4,OPAL,SAMSUNG	Capacity (GB) 1024 Form Factor M.2 2280 Interface PCIE3X4 Security OPAL	69 (not expanded)
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)	`01YN068`	ヒンジ、キット、FHD、SZS	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)	`01YN087`	RGB、カメラ、シャッター、レバー	Not confirmed	—
メカニカルアセンブリ (MA)	`02HL878`	MECH_ASM KBD,Bezel,FPR hole,PW,Black	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01LV456`	テープ、絶縁、クリックパッド	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01LV487`	ラバー、サーマル、SSD、JYT	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01YN060`	ケーブル、バンド、4	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01YN078`	キット、ダミー、WWAN、アンテナ	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01YN096`	FPR、BK、JYT	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01YU000`	Bracket,FPR,ASM	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01YU001`	DUMMY,Smart Card,Black	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`01YU008`	Mech,Misc,Kit	Not confirmed	—
内蔵部品その他 (MN)	`5M20V98865`	Slide,USB,Connector	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
外部部品その他 (MX)	`01YU005`	TRAY,SD,Black	Not confirmed	1 (not expanded)
システムボード (PL)	`01LX673`	WIN、i5-8250U、N-vPro、8G、TPM2	DPK WIN CPU intelI58250U GPU Type UMA DRAM 8G AMT N-AMT	29 (not expanded)
RDVD/ RUSB (RC)	`5R30W07934`	Win10PROx64 Modular US	Not confirmed	—
内蔵スピーカー (SI)	`01YN053`	ASM	Not confirmed	—

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

2225

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: 2225
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
`20KF002VJP`	`20KF`	JAPAN / Japan	Intel Core i7-8550U (4C / 8T, 1.8 / 4.0GHz, 8MB)	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620	8GB Soldered DDR4-2400	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Opal2	12.5" FHD (1920x1080) WVA 300nits Anti-glare	None	Intel 8265 11ac, 2x2 + BT4.1	None	Windows 10 Pro 64	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.