Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Repair

The Lenovo ThinkPad T15 and the T series aimed to be efficient devices for work while maintaining portability. Originally made by IBM in 2000, then bought by Lenovo 4 years later. The ThinkPad T15 was released in 2020, marking a change in using the screen size as the name of the device and also the CPU that was manufactured. The last model involving the T15 name was used by the T15p Gen 3.

This device's major features include a 10th-gen Intel i5/i7, supporting storage from 128 gigabytes to 2 terabyte SSDs, and a maximum of 40/48 GB DDR4 memory. This device also supports resolutions 1080p (FHD) and 4K (UHD), with IPS screens, meaning the screen can be seen from wider angles and the screens are anti-glare. Noting that some models for security would have some models include a fingerprint and smart card readers. Finally, the device has a battery with rapid charge lasting from 10.81 hours to 15.26 hours.

Source: Wikipedia Lenovo ThinkPad T Series, ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 Specifications, Datasheet for Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (located in attached documents)

General Identification of this device may include:

• The red nub in the middle of the keyboard
• The inclusion of the num pad on the right side
• The ThinkPad name back of the screen and below the keyboard

The color of this device would be black for all models and grey hinges on the screen of the device. The model number will be seen on the back of the left side of the device. The T15 name can be seen closely on the right side view of the device under the screen. Another thing is to find out whether the device is gen 1 or gen 2 and whether a T15g is on the bottom of the device seen above the left stand of the device.

A better example can be seen in this video by LaptopMedia.

One thing to note about the differences with other types of T15, including the T15g and T15p, is that when compared (T15 and T15p compared), the T15 has vents on the right side of the device while the T15p has vents on the left side of the device.

• Processor: 10th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7
• Graphics: Integrated "Intel UHD Graphics" and discrete "NVIDIA GeForce MX330" with 2 GB GDDR5
• Max Memory: 40GB, 48GB (8GB or 16GB are soldered to the system board, 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2666
• Storage: 128GB M.2 2242 SSD, or 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
• Removable storage: MicroSD card reader
• Battery: Integrated Li-Polymer 57Wh battery, with a max life of about 10.81 hours to 15.26 hours
• Display size: 15.6" (15.6 inches)
• Dimensions: 365.8 x 248 x 19.1 mm (14.40 x 9.76 x 0.75 inches)
• Ports: Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x microSD Card reader, 1x headphone/microphone jack.
• Weight: FHD touch and non-touch models - 1.81 kg (3.99 lbs), UHD models - 1.74 kg (3.84 lbs).

Resolution:

• 1920x1080 (FHD), IPS, Anti-glare
• 1920x1080 (FHD), Multi-touch, IPS, Anti-glare, with DC dimming
• 3840x2160 (UHD), IPS, Anti-glare, DisplayHDR, and Dolby Vision

Source: ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 Specifications

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Removal and Replacement videos - These informational videos were provided by Lenovo and cover the removal of parts in quick 1-minute videos.

Notebookcheck Review: This review extensively discusses the device, battery life, performance, display, and other statistics, comparing them with those of other devices around that time.

Wikipedia device comparison - This page has an overlay comparison of different dimensions and parts of all models in Gen 1, including T15, T15p, and T15g.

Comparison of models (20S6 and 20S7): This detailed comparison identifies the differences between the device models.