Specs

• CPU: Intel Core i7 8650U @ 1.9 GHz (4 core 8 threads)
• GPU:
  • Integrated: Intel UHD Graphics 620
  • Discrete: Nvidia MX150 2 GB
• RAM: 32 GB DDR4 (upgraded from stock 16 GB)
• Display: 1920x1080 14” IPS 10-point multitouch
• Battery:
  • Internal: 24 Wh 3-cell, health ~60%
  • External: 24 Wh Lenovo 61 (dead)
• Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD
• Keyboard: US International layout with Euro symbol on 5 key
• Pointing devices: Touchpad and Trackpoint

Operating systems

• Fedora Linux 42
• Windows 10 LTSC 2021
  • has firmware license for Windows 10 Pro
• Windows 7 Ultimate
  • not officially supported
  • Intel graphics driver has issues with video playback, modded driver is available that requires test signing on

History

• 08/05/2025
  • Obtained along with another T480 and T470
  • Tested unit out
• 09/05/2025
  • Took apart to perform BIOS mod to remove supervisor password
• 12/05/2025
  • Swapped in speakers from T470, as those sound better (VECO model)