Lenovo ThinkPad T590 Repair

Background

The Lenovo ThinkPad T590 is a business class laptop released by Lenovo in early 2019 as part of the ThinkPad T Series. It was designed for professionals seeking a balance between performance, durability, and portability. The T590 continued the ThinkPad legacy of reliability and strong security features while offering updated hardware and a larger 15.6inch display compared to the previous T580 model. The laptop is frequently used in office environments, higher education, and IT fields due to its robust design and easy maintenance.

Built with a sturdy carbon fiber-reinforced chassis and classic matteblack ThinkPad styling, the T590 provides both MILSTD810G durability and a comfortable typing experience with Lenovo’s precision keyboard. It supports a wide range of configurations, including Intel 8th Generation Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, various SSD or HDD storage options, and up to 48 GB of DDR4 RAM.

The T590 was well received for its long battery life, optional 4K UHD display, and numerous ports, including USB Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, and an SD card reader. It was succeeded by the T15 Gen 1 model in 2020, which introduced Intel 10th Generation processors and slimmer bezels.

Identification

The Lenovo ThinkPad T590 can be identified by the model number T590 printed on the bottom case label or near the keyboard deck. It features a 15.6inch display and the recognizable ThinkPad logo with a red LED dot over the “I.” Common identifiers include a fingerprint reader, trackpoint nub in the center of the keyboard, and a hinged design that allows the screen to lay flat at 180 degrees.

You can also locate the device’s model type and serial number on a sticker beneath the battery or within Lenovo Vantage software.

Technical Specifications

Processor: Intel 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 (Whiskey Lake)

Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD 620 / optional NVIDIA GeForce MX250

Memory: Up to 48 GB DDR4 (32 GB + 16 GB DIMM configuration)

Storage: Up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD or 2 TB HDD

Display Options:

• 15.6" FHD (1920 × 1080) IPS AntiGlare
• 15.6" 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) IPS with Dolby Vision

Ports: 2 × USB 3.1, 1 × USB (Thunderbolt 3), HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ45), microSD card reader, 3.5 mm audio combo jack, and smart card reader (optional)

Battery: 57 Wh Li-ion (estimated up to 14 hours runtime)

Weight: ~ 3.9 lbs (1.8 kg)

Operating System: Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11 upgrade supported

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 Support Page (https://support.lenovo.com/ )

Lenovo ThinkPad T Series Overview (https://www.lenovo.com/ )

User Forums and Tech Communities (reddit.com/r/techsupport/ )