Lenovo ThinkPad T490s Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

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These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Models

20NX, 20NX000EGE, 20NX002SGE, 20NX003KGE, 20NY, 20NY000JMZ, 20NY001QGE, 20NYS02A00, T490S

The ThinkPad laptop series was originally designed and sold by IBM at the Yamato facility in Japan. The ThinkPad quickly became the prominent laptop in the business market due to their rigidity, quality, and features. These laptops have even been used in outer space and were the certified laptops for the International Space Station (ISS). Along with IBM's PC business, the ThinkPad was sold to Lenovo in 2005.

The ThinkPad series remains one of the most reliable laptops and continues to maintain a good reputation in the market. It originally sold for approximately $1,200-$1,400. Higher-end configurations sold for $1,500-$2,000. Over time, as new models were released, one could purchase this T490s model refurbished for around $200-$300.

As of 2021, there were no known recalls for this ThinkPad model. However, some issues to consider were:

XTU Compatibility Issue
- Some users reported issues with Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU).
- The newest XTU version may not install on the laptop.
- The solution is to install XTU version 6.4.1.23 and disable "Power Management" in the BIOS.
USB-C Charging Concerns
- Reports of defective Thunderbolt controllers in some models.

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Source: Wikipedia.com

The Lenovo ThinkPad T490s has a smooth black finish with the ThinkPad logo in the lower right corner. The silver hinges and red TrackPoint pointing stick and mouse buttons are a great complement to the all-black laptop look.

The ThinkPad T490s only weighs 2.8 pounds and is 0.63 inches thick.

Processor: Powered by up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor
Processor Cores: 4 Core
Clock speed: 1.6 to 3.9 GHz
Graphics Card: Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM size: 16 GB
Memory: supports up to 32GB DDR4-2400
Solid-state drive: 512GB
Screen Size: 14"
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
Audio: 2x 1W speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Connectivity and ports:
- USB ports (including Thunderbolt 3)
- HDMI
- Ethernet extension connector
- Nano-SIM card slot (for WWAN models)
Security and Privacy Features:
- Fingerprint Reader
- Smart Card Reader
- Discrete TPM 2.0
- ThinkShutter camera privacy cover
- ThinkPad PrivacyGuard screen (renders the display unreadable for onlookers)
- IR Camera with Windows Hello
Dimensions and Weight:
- Width: 328.2mm (12.94")
- Depth: 225.8mm (8.89")
- Height: 16.1mm (0.63")
- Weight: 1.27kg (2.81lb)
Certifications
- EPEAT Gold
- Energy Star 7.1