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Lenovo Thinkpad T480
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Han-Kwang Nienhuys
Introduction
This 14-inch laptop was introduced in 2018 and can run Mint 19.1 (based on Ubuntu 18.10) out of the box. Like many other Thinkpads, it is sold in many different configurations. I have only tested with a live USB image, not a full install.
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Specifications
| Name | Lenovo Thinkpad T480 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7200U, i5-7300U, i3-8130U, i5-8250U, i5-8350U, i7-8550U, i7-8650U |
| Screen | 14 inch HD (1366*768) anti glare, 14 inch FHD (1920*1080) anti glare IPS, 14 inch WQHD (2560*1440) anti glare IPS (On-cell multitouch available on FHD models only.) |
| RAM | 8 - 32 GB |
| Optane™ | Intel Optane memory, PCIe NVMe |
| SSD | 128 - 512 GB (additonal HDD optional) |
| Optical Drive | n/a |
| Battery | Optional integrated Power Bridge 24Wh battery + External 24, 48, 72Wh batteries |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (Optional), Windows Hello IR Camera (Optional) |
| Graphics | Integrated UHD620 and (optional) NVIDIA Geforce MX150 (available only on i7 models in EMEA) |
| Network | Intel Ethernet I219-V (non-vPro), Intel Ethernet I219-LM (vPro), Wireless (Intel AC 8265), Bluetooth 4.1 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| SSD | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | Intel HD; NVidia seems to have drivers available; not tested. |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Not tested | |
| Fingerprint | No | As far as I know people are trying to crack the Synaptics sensors on newer ThinkPads, so this might change in the future. |
| IR Camera | Yes | |
| Camera | Yes |
Notes
To select a boot device or enter BIOS setup: press ENTER immediately when the red Lenovo logo appears. You only have about a second.
It is likely possible to control the battery charging to extend the lifetime of the built-in battery; see Thinkpad battery management. I have not tested this on the T480.
lenovo_thinkpad_t480.txt · Last modified: 2020/02/18 07:56 by 2.49.121.157
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