Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Repair

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If you have any problems with your device, make sure to check out the troubleshooting guideide, which explains reasons and solutions for the laptop not turning on.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p was released on January 8, 2013, with features that included:

• A 15.6-inch display available in HD, FHD, or 3 K resolution.
• 4th-generation Intel Core processors, along with integrated Intel HD Graphics.
• RAM supports DDR3 memory, with the ability to be upgraded if needed.
• Traditional hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs) are options for storage, as well as the option to upgrade to a faster SSD.
• Built to US military specification standards, which include a water-resistant keyboard.
• Variety of ports like a USB 3.0, Ethernet, VGA, and Mini DisplayPort.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p was sold internationally and was advertised towards corporations as the go-to business laptop. The base model of the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p was sold at $1,280 and ranged to about $2,624, depending on the configuration the user decided to purchase. Some malfunctions that are common with the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p are with the trackpad, screen hinges, and random system freezes. The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p was a continuation of the T430 design language but included a numeric keypad and a new rendition of the UltraBay. Most customers complained that the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p was heavy, had a below-average display, and a poor trackpad design. The successor of the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p was the ThinkPad T550, which had a slimmer build with a lighter design that had better battery life. It was also the start of the W series and had an entry-level professional GPU.

Identifying the Lenovo ThinkPad T540P laptop is simple. The laptop is black in color all around, with Lenovo and ThinkPad located on the outer case of the computer. The laptop also has a detachable battery on the back. When you open the laptop, there should be a red circle in the middle of the keyboard used to move the mouse without the touchpad. Located near the bottom of the screen, the laptop reads Lenovo and the model name, T540P. As well, on the base of the laptop, on the keyboard side, it reads ThinkPad on the right and has an Intel sticker on the left side.

• Screen Size: 15.6"
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600 and/or NVIDIA GeForce® GT 730M
• RAM: 8 GB, 16GB max
• CPU: Intel i3-4000M @ 2.4 GHz - i7-4900MQ @ 2.8 GHz
• Storage: 500GB HDD
• CORE Qty: 2 - 4

For further reading and information, check out these links about the device:

Wikipedia article on the Lenovo ThinkPad series

Wiki on the parts of the Lenovo ThinkPad T540P

Lenovo troubleshooting page for the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p platform specifications document

Lenovo ThinkPad T540p hardware maintenance manual

Video teardown of the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p