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Touchscreen gamer. Lenovo launches the biggest IPS touchscreen Y Series model yet with the 17.3-inch Y70. Features remain largely unchanged from the Y50, including the GTX 860M GPU. For $1399, can this sleek black and red powerhouse hold its own against other 17-inch gaming notebooks?

With the Y70 Touchon hand, we can finally complete our analyses on the trio of Lenovo’s Y Series that started with our original 17.3-inch Y70 gamer is the largest member of the family yet with its multi-touch1080p IPS display, Core i7-4710HQ CPU,

The recent launch of the GTX 970M and 980M still on the pricey side, there is no shame in settling for a GTX 860M to save on costs with a small sacrifice on performance. Can the Y70 find a market in this post GTX 900M world?

Physical qualities of the chassis arenearly identical to the Y50, all the way down to the jet black rubberized palm rests, brushed aluminum lid, red trims, and metal maintenance hatch. If compared to the Y40, the Y70 drops the carbon fiber checkerboard texture and brushed aluminum base. More details and characteristics of these surfaces are consequently explored in our earlier reviews. Additional differences to the non-Touch Y40 and Y50 include an edge-to-edge glass display for much improved screen protection and aesthetics. However, the real question remains: Has the chassis been properly scaled up to accommodate the larger form factor?

Almost immediately we can see that the outer lid is now a bit more susceptible to pressure down the center. However, it’s worth noting that this is common on a large number of 17-inch gaming notebooks simply due to the larger surface area. Fortunately, the rest of the chassisholds up very well to depressions and warping, such as around the palm rests, on the center of the keyboard, and on the bottom of the notebook. Twisting of the base is also a non-issue, though the lid itself is not nearly as rigid. The display still wobbles slightly when typing and especially when readjusting, so it could have benefited from a tighter hinge.

Our Y70 model suffers fromno manufacturing or shipping defects. This is not normally discussed in our reviews, but since our original Y50 came with a slightly damaged rear corner, we find it fitting to mention that the Y70 possesses no such issues. Even so, the rear ventilation grilles and hinge are plastic and feel like they belong on more inexpensive mainstream or budget models. The plastic around the corner ventilation grilles, for example, will easily creak. Since the Y70 does not incorporate a unibody design, these pieces can more easily chip or bend if the user is not careful when transporting the notebook. In this regard, we find the thicker builds of theAsus G750, iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-17, andAlienware 17 to be noticeably more robust.

The advantages of the Lenovo lie instead on visual appeal and thickness. There is no denying the thinness and weight of the Y70 at just 25.9 mm and3.5 kg, respectively, compared to other 17-inch gamers like the nearly 50 mm Asus G750 and MSI GT72. Lenovo are clearly aiming for a thinner and lighter solution than the competition with the 2014 Y Series after experimenting with SLI solutions on the previous generation Y models. Nonetheless, our comparison table below shows that there are a number of other gaming notebooks that come in a hair thinner than the Y70.

MSI GT72-2PE16SR231BW Alienware 17 (GTX 880M) Gigabyte P27G v2 Asus G750JM-T4014H Aorus X7 v2 Lenovo Y70 DU004HUS Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro (VN7-791G-759Q) MSI GS70-2PEi71611 DIN A4 ❌

428 mm / 16.9 inch294 mm / 11.6 inch48 mm / 1.89 inch3.8 kg8.36 lbs418 mm / 16.5 inch288 mm / 11.3 inch46 mm / 1.811 inch4.2 kg9.21 lbs413 mm / 16.3 inch278 mm / 10.9 inch49 mm / 1.929 inch3.1 kg6.9 lbs410 mm / 16.1 inch318 mm / 12.5 inch50 mm / 1.969 inch3.9 kg8.69 lbs428 mm / 16.9 inch305 mm / 12 inch23 mm / 0.906 inch3.2 kg7.14 lbs422.6 mm / 16.6 inch290.6 mm / 11.4 inch25.9 mm / 1.02 inch3.5 kg7.8 lbs423 mm / 16.7 inch293 mm / 11.5 inch25.4 mm / 1 inch3 kg6.61 lbs418.5 mm / 16.5 inch287 mm / 11.3 inch21.8 mm / 0.858 inch2.7 kg6 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch210 mm / 8.27 inch1 mm / 0.03937 inch5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Available ports are identical across the Y Series, including on the smaller 14-inch Y40. Thus, we refer to our previous reviews for a more comprehensive overview of the physical ports. Compared to competing 17-inch models, the Y70 could have included multiple video-out ports and more than 3x USB ports, which is substandard for a notebook this size.

WLAN is provided by an Intel wireless-AC 3160 half-mini PCIe card with integrated Bluetooth 4.0support. Though it is a dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) module, the card is only a 1x1 configuration, meaning a maximum transfer speed of 150 Mbps and 433 Mbpson wireless-n and wireless-ac networks, respectively. High-end gaming machines typically carry 2x2 WLAN options or even gigabit options like certain Asus ROG models for faster speeds.

Similarly, accessories are limited to generic USB devices and other official items sold by Lenovo as the system lacks a dedicated docking port. Notably, the manufacturer includes aslim USB DVD burner in the same box with the Y70.

Lenovo continues to offer one of the more comprehensive protections plans on top of the usual1-year base warranty. Users can opt-in for up to 3 years of coverage with in-home repairs and accidental damage protection for $239 or less.

The AccuType chiclet keyboard on the Y70 (34 cm x 10 cm) is essentially identical to the keyboard found on the Y50. Like its smaller brother, the red backlit keys are shallow in travel and the feel of the keys can take some time to become accustomed to. The tactile feedback, however, has been improved a bit to reduce that sponginess feel on the Y50.

Another complaint is the size of the NumPad keys, which are made smaller than the QWERTY keys. It would have been useful to exploit the larger surface area available by having the NumPad and directional keys be standard size in order to have a more comfortable full-size keyboard. Instead, this is merely a copy and paste from the Y50 with no additional features.

Similarly, the large touchpad on the Y50 has carried over to the Y70 with no major changes. Its size (106 mm x 70 mm) remains the same, but the surface feels better on the Y70 as it is now slightly rubberized, just like the palm rests that surround it. Because of this, expect fingerprints to build up even more quickly on the Y70 touchpad than on the Y50. A glossy plastic surface around the touchpad perimeter contrasts the otherwise completely matte base.

Clicking with the touchpad feels just right with satisfactory feedback and audible click. The travel is shallow, however, and could have been a little deeper. Nonetheless, navigation and multi-touch functions are easy to perform and quick to respond without hitches or detection errors.

Since the Y70 is a touchscreen model, the edge-to-edge glass display results in a more attractive bezel and screen at the cost of some glare. Note that all current Y70 models are available in 1080p only with no UHD options; this is instead reserved for the Y50 Ultra HD models. Subjectively, colors and text look brighter and crisper than on our previous matte Y50 model with no hints of screen noise or screen-door effects. We won’t deny that the glossy coating may have skewed our perception, but the numbers, contrast, and measurements below are all significant improvements over our TN-based Y50. Coincidentally, the LG LP173WF4-SPF1 IPS panel on our model here can also be found on the competing Acer Aspire V17 Nitro.

Our measured screen brightness of about 325 nits across nine quadrants is sufficiently bright for indoor use. Most users will find a backlight setting of 7/10 or 8/10 to be bright enough under typical lighting conditions. Compared to competing 17-inch models, the Y70 offers a brighter display than the MSI GT72, Asus G750, and Alienware 17 and is comparable to the V17 Nitro. If compared to the standard Y50 display, the Y70 is a large leap forward.

Color space reproduction is very good at around 79 percent of sRGB and 58 percent of AdobeRGB standards. This is a large improvement over the 49 percent sRGB coverage on our Y50 model and the full color range is around 10 to 15 percent wider than both the Asus G750 and MSI GS70. Though not nearly as comprehensive as workstation displays, the display on the Y70 is able to provide deep colors that are more than satisfactory for gaming.

Further color analyses with an X-Rite spectrophotometer reveal very good color accuracy and grayscale out-of-the-box. Notable exceptions include the colors orange and yellow, which are the least accurate with higher deltaE deviations compared to other primary and secondary colors. Calibration efforts improve colors only minimally across all saturation intensities, though it does flatten RGB balance to much more balanced levels. Compared to theAcer Nitro V17 or Asus G750, we’re impressed to see such an accurate display without needing any end-user adjustments.

Outdoor usability is possible but not recommended at maximum screen brightness. The backlight intensity will not artificially drop if running on batteries, which is appreciated as any lower and the glossy reflections will become even more distracting. It"s still a battle between glare and display angles for optimum visibility, but we can"t imagine anyone intending to purchase the Y70 primarily for outdoor use.

Viewing angle stability is very good as expected from an IPS panel. Combined with the large display and bright backlight, sharing the Y70 with others nearby for movies and media is an easy effort. Apparent brightness dips just slightly if not viewing straight on, so increasing the brightness setting is recommended for adjacent viewers.

As of this writing, the Y70 is only available with a Core i7-4710HQ and GTX 860M. With the 1080p IPS touchscreen also fixed, this leaves RAM and HDD as the only major differences between the available models.

The 2.5 GHz i7-4710HQ is already a high-end CPU that should be more than enough for gaming. This quad-core Haswell supports Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz for a single core, but will otherwise operate at only 800 MHz if on the Power Saver profile. The integratedOptimus for on-the-fly graphics switching.

The dedicatedGTX 860MGPU runs at a base clock rate of 1019 MHz, which indicates a Maxwell chip as opposed to the Kepler 860M version. If idling and on Power Saver mode, the GPU will downclock to 135/405 MHz Core/Memory. The more expensive Y70 configurations have GTX 860M GPUs equipped with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM while the lowest configuration cuts VRAM by half to 2 GB.

Removing themaintenance panel underneath the notebook will reveal dual system fans, 2x SODIMMslots, PCIe WLAN card, 7 mm SATA III HDD, battery, and both the CPU and GPU. Care should be taken when popping out the panel as the rear corners can be easily damaged and bent. Detailed disassembly instructions and innards of the Y70 are provided directly by Lenovo"s official maintenance manual.

The i7-4710HQ is not unlike the Ivy Bridge i7-3820QMin general performance. CineBench R15 single and multi scores are essentially the same as most other notebooks equipped with the same Haswell CPU, including the Y50 and Satellite P50t. However, certain models like the Aspire V17 Nitro score about 150 points higher than the Y70 in the R15 multi-core benchmark, possibly due to more consistent Turbo Boost benefits. Similar discrepancies in scores between the Lenovo and Acer can be seen in the CineBench R11.5 multi-core benchmark as well.

Compared to desktop Core ix models, single-core performance from the i7-4710HQ is similar to a Sandy Bridge Core i7-2600K CPU according to Super Pi. Similarly, multi-core performance according to wPrimeis similar to the Core i5-3570K. Essentially, users are getting comparable performance levels from top desktop models of previous generations in a notebook with just a fraction of the power demand.

Note that performance from the i7-4710HQ is only marginally greater than the much more ubiquitous i7-4700HQ and i7-4700MQ found in most high-performance notebooks. In fact, it is only a 100 MHz difference between base clock rates as both CPUs share the same cache sizes and integrated GPU. Thus, it would have been good for Lenovo to offer a model with the very slightly slower i7-4700MQ to reduce the price of entry without sacrificing graphics performance.

System performance is not as good as it should be for a notebook of this caliber. A PCMark 7score of 3496 points places the Y70 alongside more inexpensive systems with integrated graphics like the Lenovo IdeaPad U330p. This is compared to the Acer V17 Nitro, which scores 5808 points in the same benchmark despite having the same i7-4710HQ CPU and GTX 860M GPU as the Y70. The culprit lies in the slow 1 TB SSHD in the Lenovo, which is a bottleneck that can be clearly felt when launching applications or installing new software. Simply put, using this notebook for day-to-day activities feels somewhat sluggishgiven the powerful hardware under the hood.

The base Y70 model is equipped with a 1 TB 5400 RPM drive and 8 GB of SSD cache, while the costlier $1749 model drops the SSHD for a dedicated 512 GB SSD. Our particular review unit comes with a 1 TB Western Digital WD10S21X, which can be replaced or upgraded with another 7 mm 2.5-inch SATA drive by the end-user if required. Unfortunately, there areno mSATA or secondary drives available for additional storage or RAID compatibility.

Hard drive performance according to HD Tune and Crystal Disk Mark is slow. The average transfer rate of 79.9 MB/sec is about what we expect from a standard 5400 RPM drive and its long access time of almost 20 ms further contributes to the latency of the system UI. Furthermore, sequential read rate of the WD drive is five times slower than a dedicated SATA III SSD at just barely 100 MB/sec. A standard 7200 RPM HDD, such as the the Hitachi 7K750 in the Envy 15, provides an average transfer rate of 92.7 MB/sec and a sequential transfer rate of 113.2 MB/sec in these same two benchmarks.

The 8 GB SSD cache does little to alleviate the issue. We ran PCMark 7 multiple times in succession and each subsequent run should result in higher scores due to the dedicated cache, but we saw no noteworthy increase in final scores even after four tries.

The GTX 860M returns similar 3DMark 11 scores as other notebooks sporting the same GPU and performs similarly to the older Kepler GTX 770M while utilizing less shader units and nearly half the transistor count. Compared to desktop GPUs, performance in synthetic benchmarks is roughly on par with a GTX 480 without the hefty power requirements.

Most if not all of today’s titles will play at 1080pwith ahandful of graphical features reduced. This is due to the very narrow 128-bit memory bus of the 860M, which precludes the GPU from running multiple rendering techniques simultaneously without taking a huge hit in frame rate despite the fast 1019 MHz core clock. CryEngine, for example, is notorious for its laundry list of intensive graphical features, and we can see the 860M struggling in Ryseeven when some features have been reduced or disabled.

We stress the notebook with benchmarking tools to observe for any stability or throttling issues. With just Prime95 active to stress the i7-4710HQ processor, we find that the CPU drops quickly to its base 2.5 GHz speed while maintaining a steady 65 degrees C core temperature according to HWiNFO. Any Turbo Boost benefits are quickly diminished at high to maximum CPU loads.

With just FurMark active to stress the GTX 860M, we find that the GPU fluctuates between its base 1019 MHz clock speed and a 1058 MHz maximum, which shows a minor and consistent benefit from Nvidia"s GPU Boost. Memory holds steady at 2505.6 MHz and the chip flatlines at 70 degrees C according to GPU-Z.

With both Prime95 and FurMark active for a full hour of system stress, the CPU is observed to be operating at a maximum of 1.8 GHz while the GPU remains in full force as described above with no throttling. CPU and GPU temperatures hold steady at 80 degrees and 83 degrees C, respectively. The system will throttle further if core temperatures reach 98 degrees C, but this is extremely unlikely unless if the ventilation grilles are impeded or blocked. Though the CPU will throttle under full system stress, a 3DMark 11 run immediately following the stress test reveals no significant drop in final scores, so users are unlikely to feel the effects of CPU throttling when gaming.

Running on battery powerrenders Turbo Boost inactive and the GPU core to operate at a maximum of only 601 MHz. The negative impact on overall performance is quantifiable as the CPU and GPU scores in 3DMark 11 are just 5378 and 3693 points, respectively, compared to 6649 and 4882 points in the same benchmark when running from mains. Gamers should definitely have an outlet nearby for maximum performance.

Like the smaller Y50, the Y70 utilizes one smaller fan for the CPU and one larger fan for the GPU. The notebook is quiet with almost no noticeable fan noise if on the Power Saver mode, but running on Balanced or High Performance mode will cause the fans to pulsate more frequently between the 30 to 32 dB(A) range when surfing the web or word processing. This pulsating noise is not as extreme or distracting as on the Alienware 17 and the system is generally quieter compared to the Y50, GT72, and G750 under idling or low load conditions.

Under consistently high loads such as gaming, we were able to record fan noise of almost 40 dB(A), which is noticeable even under noisy environments and may be distracting to others if working in quiet spaces like classrooms or libraries. Maximum CPU and GPU loads for extended periods will result in fan speeds as high as46.5 dB(A), though this is unlikely to occur in real-world usage. Fan speeds reaching 40 to 50 dB(A) or higher are not uncommon amongst these portable gaming machines if under full stress.

Idling surface temperatures average about 32 degrees C on both the top and bottom of the notebook. Temperatures are noticeably warmer as one moves towards the rear and closer to the hinge, but the palm rests and keyboard are relatively cooler for comfortable use.

Undermaximum loadfor over an hour, we were able to record surface temperatures of over 52 degrees C on the left quadrant of the notebook where the CPU and GPU are nearest. There is a steep temperature gradientbetween the left and right sides of the notebook, so typing can feel uncomfortable as the left fingers will feel warmer than the right. Thankfully, the palm rests will barely rise in temperature no matter the workload.

Compared to thicker gaming systems like the GT72 and G750 where surface temperatures are in the 40 degrees C range at worst, theY70 is warmer all-around. This is a shared characteristic between other slimline gaming notebooks including the Acer V17 Nitro and especially theMSI GS70. Note that our stressful testing conditions for temperature measurements are unrepresentative of real-world use, so users need not worry about sweaty palms during day-to-day use.

(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 39.4 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.

(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 52.2 °C / 126 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.

TheJBLstereo speakers and subwoofer setup are similar to the Y50 and on the previous Y500series. The Doby Digital Plussoftware and equalizer are oddly disabled by default, but sounds become noticeably deeper, more balanced, and expansive when enabled. Like on the older Y500 series, the bass here is strong with loud maximum volume and plenty of options and settings for games, movies, and music. The sleek and sharp red speaker grilles are more than just looks here as they perform very well for media playback. Like most media-centric notebooks, both 3.5 mm and SPDIF external solutions are supported.

A non-removable internal 54 Wh (7400 mAh) battery is included with every Y70 with no other available capacities. Replacing the module is possible, but it cannot be easily swapped like on the Y500 as it is behind the maintenance hatch underneath the notebook. Battery capacity here is comparable to the Acer V17 Nitro (52 Wh) and MSI GS70 (60 Wh), but it pales in comparison to thicker competitors like the Asus G750 (89 Wh) and MSI GT72 (87 Wh) and the more extreme Aorus X7 (73 Wh). In fact, battery capacity is the same as on the smaller Y50.

Runtimes are respectable and not unlike the runtimes of the similarly equipped V17 Nitro. Users can expect around 3.5 hours of constant browser use if on Power Saver mode with active integrated graphics and display brightness set close to 150 nits (setting 8/10). The Asus G750and Alienware 17 are still the models to beat at over 5.5 hours of constant use under similar conditions. When considering the thin profile of the Y70, its small battery capacity and more demanding IPS screen, our estimated 3.5 hours of WLAN use is certainly satisfactory.

The Lenovo Y70 Touch addresses the major issue we found on the standard Y50. The underwhelming matte TN panel on the smaller model is now a bright edge-to-edge glassIPS panel with outstanding color reproduction and contrast, especially for a gaming-oriented notebook. Viewing angles are superior than competing models that only offer TN panels while still providing wider and more accurate colors out-of-the-box. This is the kind of display option we want to see on more dedicated gaming notebooks.

There are still a number of unsavory characteristics that users should be aware of, some of which have been carried over from the Y50. While much of the base feels strong, the weaker rear corners and grilles can be easily damaged and simply do not feel as stable as larger 17.3-inch gaming notebooks like the Asus G750 or MSI GT72. Connectivity and expandability options are limited in scope, especially for a notebook in this size category where 4x USB ports, multiple video-out ports, mSATA expansions and RAID support are becoming increasingly common.

Finally, it"s a shame that the notebook cannot be configured with more powerful 870M or 880M graphics, secondary internal storage options, or a higher resolution QHD display. Combining more powerful internals and sharper touchscreen options on an already attractive case would make the Y70 a much easier sell, but it"s likely that Lenovo have designed the case and cooling to cater specifically for the GTX 860M and i7-4710HQ. We expect future iterations to take full advantage of the more power-efficient GTX 900M series and to improve upon certain weaker aspects of the chassis.

However, forthin and powerful gaming notebook for the size and price. Competing models will cost several hundreds more, but at the same time most of them offer dedicated SSDs and more features that the Y70 lack as described above. On the flip side, the 860M is still powerful enough for today"s titles at respectable 1080p30 settings and Nvidia have yet to officially announce the 960M as of this writing, so don"t expect a Y70 successor just yet. In the end, the Lenovo Y70 is an attractive barebones gaming solution - just be sure to upgrade the SSHD sometime down the line for faster system performance.

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• Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 76. • This manual applies to the following models: Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch. The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo Y70-70 Touch unless otherwise stated.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual • Alwayslookcarefullyforpossiblehazardsinyourworkarea.Examplesof thesehazardsaremoistfloors,nongroundedpowerextensioncables,power surges,andmissingsafetygrounds. • Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dentalmirror.Thesurfaceisconductive;suchtouchingcancausepersonal injuryandmachinedamage. • Donotservicethefollowingpartswiththepoweronwhentheyareremoved fromtheirnormaloperatingplacesinamachine: – Powersupplyunits – Pumps – Blowersandfans – Motorgenerators andsimilarunits.(Thispracticeensurescorrectgroundingoftheunits.) • Ifanelectricalaccidentoccurs: – Caution:donotbecomeavictimyourself.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short- circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Safety information Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Safety information Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing. Si le panneau d’affichage à...

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation.

Safety information Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.

Safety information ACD-ROMdrive,aDVD-ROMdrive,oranyotherstoragedeviceinstalledmay containanembeddedClass3AorClass3Blaserdiode.Notethefollowing: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe fixo no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de luz.

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature Description Ethernet(onthe • 10/100/1,000Mbps systemboard) Bluetooth • Combinedincombocard wireless Keyboard • 6rowISOfullsizekeyboard Touchpad • Multi-touchtype Integrated • HD(720p) camera Battery • 4cell,54Wh ACadapter • 20V,135W Pre-installed operating • Windows8.1 system...

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Charge Indicator Meaning status status On(solidwhite) Thetouchpadisenabled. 3  Touchpad Theharddiskdriveisreadingor writingdata. 4  HardDiskDrive Theharddiskdriveisreading Blinking orwritingdata.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover ThenewbasecoverFRUisshippedwithakitcontaininglabelsofseveral kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following label: Thefollowinglabelsneedtobepeeledofffromtheoldbasecoverandputon thenewbasecover. GMLlabel KRKCClabel Wlan/BTlabel ( 1 5x10mmforMalaysia/Indonesia 20x10mmforSouthAfrica 32x10mmforIsrael/US/CA/TW 35x15mmforBrazil) Indonesiaratinglabel Ratinglabel Forsomemodels,youalsoneedtoapplyoneortwoFCClabels.Checkthe...

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Removetheharddiskdrive3. Remove the screws 4anddetachthemetalframefromtheharddiskdrive. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3×3mm,flat-head,nylok-coated(4) Sliver 2.5kgf*cm HDDbrackettoHDD When installing:Ifaharddiskdrivemylarlabelispresent,donotreuseit.Use thenewharddiskdrivemylarlabelincludedwiththeharddiskdrivebeinginstalled.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow 3. When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug theblackcable(1st)(MAIN)intothejacklabeledMAIN, and the white cable (2nd)(AUX)intothejacklabeledAUX on the card.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Remove the screws 5. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0×6.5mm,flat-head,nylok-coated(6) Black 2.5kgf*cm THERMALMODULE(CPU)toMB Removetheheatsinkassemblyinthedirectionshownbyarrow6. When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. As you route the cables, makesurethattheyarenotsubjectedtoanytension.Tensioncouldcause...

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 10. Removal steps of system board (continued) RemovetheRJ-45doorandthesystemboardinthedirectionshownbyarrows5. Open the creased adhesive tab in the direction shown by arrow 6. RemovetheDC-incable7.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 12. Removal steps of power board and touchpad (continued) Remove the power board in the direction shown by arrow 3. Remove the screws 4,thenremovethetouchpadbracketinthedirection shown by arrow 5. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0×3.0mm,flat-head,nylok-coated(3)

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Figure 12. Removal steps of power board and touchpad (continued) Remove the screws 6, then remove the touchpad module in the direction shown by arrow 7. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0×2.0mm,flat-head,nylok-coated(3) Black 1.5kgf*cm CLICK PAD FRAME TO LOGIC UP...

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Figure 13. Removal steps of upper case (continued) Open the hinge in the direction shown by arrows 2. Remove the upper case in the direction shown by arrow 3.

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Figure 14. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Remove the screws 2. Then push the LCD module slightly in the direction shown by arrow 3. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5×3.5mm,flat-head,nylok-coated(3) Black 2.5kgf*cm Bezel to LCD COVER Remove the screws 4 and 5.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 14. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Then release the hinges in the direction shown by arrows 6. Remove the LCD module 7.

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Figure 14. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Liftthecameraalittleinthedirectionshownbyarrow8. Disconnect the camera connector in the direction shown by arrow 9. Then remove the camera. Note: T heintegratedcameraisstuckonthetopcenteroftheLCDcover. Disconnect the connectors in the direction shown by arrows j.

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. a-h See“Miscellaneousparts”onpage71. LCDunit(see“LCDFRUs”onpage69.) UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-US 5CB0G59766 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-GRK 5CB0G59768 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-INT"E 5CB0G59771 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-KOR 5CB0G59784 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-T-CH 5CB0G59787 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-RUS 5CB0G59789 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-ARE 5CB0G59791 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-HEB 5CB0G59792 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-THAI 5CB0G59793 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-INDIA 5CB0G59794 UpperCaseCY70-70TW/KB-UK...

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. MB C Y70-70T NOK 4710 4G 5B20G59754 MB C Y70-70T W8P 4710 4G 5B20G59761 MB C Y70-70T W8S 4710 4G 5B20G59763 MB C Y70-70T NOK 4200 4G...

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. Intel72602x2AC+BTPCIEM.2WLANV2 20200552 LtnNFA3451x1AC+BT4.0PCIEM.2WLAN 20200579 CbtBCM431621x1AC+BT4.0PCIEM.2WLAN 20200573 CbtBCM43522x2AC+BT4.0PCIEM.2WLAN 20200480 LtnNFA3442x2AC+BT4.0PCIEM.2WLAN 20200580 LtnNFA3351x1BN+BT4.0PCIEM.2WLAN 20200558 CbtBCM431421x1BN+BT4.0PCIEM.2WLAN 20200557 CbtRTL8723BE1x1BN+BT4.0PCIEM.2WLAN 20200570 Battery,Y50SP/AL13M4P027.4V54Wh4cellbty 121500250 Battery,Y50SNL13N4P017.6V54Wh4cellbty 121500251 LowerCaseCY70-70T 5CB0G59916 —...

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 5. Parts list—17.3-in. Touch HD LED No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. HingeCoverCY70-70T 5CB0G59913 HingeCY70-70TL+R 5H50G59905 LCDModuleCY70-70T 5D10G59769 CameraCY70-70TW/Tape 5C20G59755 LCDCableCY70-70T 5C10G59752 AntennaCY70-70T 5C10G59790 LCDCoverCY70-70T 5CB0G59753...

Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region CRU ID. Japan 145000530 •VOLEXVAC5S+VCTF+M7551m Japan 145500005 •lux0018(E)+VCTF0.75/3C+00211m Australia 145000589 •LINETEKLS15+H03VV-F+LP-23A1m Australia 145000557 •LongwellLP-23A+LFC-3R+LS-181m Australia 145000532 •VOLEXAU10S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S1m Australia 145500006 •lux0038+H03VV-F0.75/3C+00111m Taiwan 145000588 •LINETEKLS15+VCTF+LP-531m Taiwan 145000556 •LongwellLP-71+VCTF+LS-331m...

Lenovo Y70-70 Touch/Y70-80 Touch Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region CRU ID. Brazil 145000564 •LongwellLP-46+H03VV-F+LS-181m Brazil 145000527 •VOLEXCH10S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S1m Brazil 145500011 •lux0034+H03VV-F0.75/3C+00111m Israel 145000595 •LINETEKLS15+H03VV-F+LP-411m Israel 145000563 •LongwellLP-41+H03VV-F+LS-181m Israel 145000526 •VOLEXSI16S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S1m Israel 145500012 •lux0041+H03VV-F0.75/3C+00111m Switzerland 145000597 •LINETEKLS15+H03VV-F+LP-371m Switzerland 145000565 •LongwellLP-37+H03VV-F+LS-181m...

ThinkPad is a line of business-oriented laptop computers and tablets designed, developed and marketed by Lenovo, and formerly by IBM until 2005, when IBM"s PC business was acquired by Lenovo.trackpoint on the keyboard, which has become an iconic and distinctive design characteristic associated with the ThinkPad line.

The ThinkPad line was first developed at the IBM Yamato Facility in Japan, and the first ThinkPads were released in October 1992. It has seen significant success in the business market. ThinkPad laptops have been used in outer space and for many years were the only laptops certified for use on the International Space Station.United Nations.

The ThinkPad was developed to compete with Toshiba and Compaq, who had created the first two portable notebooks, with an emphasis on sales to the Harvard Business School. The task of creating a notebook was given to the Yamato Facility in Japan, headed by Arimasa Naitoh(内藤在正, Naitō Arimasa, now Lenovo Fellow and vice president of Lenovo"s PC and Smart Devices business unit),

The name "ThinkPad" was a product of IBM"s corporate history and culture. Thomas J. Watson Sr. first introduced "Think" as an IBM slogan in the 1920s. With every minicomputer and mainframe, IBM installed (almost all were leased – not sold), a blue plastic sign was placed atop the operator"s console, with the text "Think" printed on an aluminum plate.

In April 1992, IBM announced the first ThinkPad model, the 700, later renamed the 700T after the release of three newer models, the 300, (new) 700 and 700C in October 1992.

This machine was the first product produced under IBM"s new "differentiated product personality" strategy, a collaboration between Richard Sapper and Tom Hardy, head of the corporate IBM Design Program.

This 1990–1992 "pre-Internet" collaboration between Italy and Japan was facilitated by a special Sony digital communications system that transmitted high-res images over telephone lines. This system was established in several key global Design Centers by Hardy so IBM designers could visually communicate more effectively and interact directly with Sapper for advice on their projects.

IBM marketed the ThinkPad creatively, through methods such as early customer pilot programs, numerous pre-launch announcements, and an extensive loaner program designed to showcase the product"s strengths and weaknesses, including loaning a machine to archaeologists excavating the ancient Egyptian city of Leontopolis. The resulting report documented the ThinkPad"s excellent performance under difficult conditions; "The ThinkPad is an impressive machine, rugged enough to be used without special care in the worst conditions Egypt has to offer."

In 2005, Lenovo purchased the IBM personal computer business and the ThinkPad as a flagship brand along with it. Speaking about the purchase of IBM"s personal computer division, Lenovo founder Liu Chuanzhi said, "We benefited in three ways from the IBM acquisition. We got the ThinkPad brand, IBM"s more advanced PC manufacturing technology and the company"s international resources, such as its global sales channels and operation teams. These three elements have shored up our sales revenue in the past several years."

Although Lenovo acquired the right to use the IBM brand name for five years after its acquisition of IBM"s personal computer business, Lenovo only used it for three years. Today Lenovo manufactures and markets Think-branded products while IBM is mostly responsible for overseeing servicing and repairs for the Think line of products produced by Lenovo. Both IBM and Lenovo play a key role in the design of their "Think" branded products.

The majority of ThinkPad computers since the 2005 acquisition of the brand by Lenovo have been made in Mexico, Slovakia, India and China. Lenovo also employs ~300 people at a combined manufacturing and distribution centre near its American headquarters. Each device made in this facility is labelled with a red-white-and-blue sticker proclaiming "Whitsett, North Carolina."

The design language of the ThinkPad has remained very similar throughout the entire lifetime of the brand. Almost all models are solid black inside and out, with a boxy, right-angled external case design. Some newer Lenovo models incorporate more curved surfaces in their design. Many ThinkPads have incorporated magnesium, carbon fiber reinforced plastic or titanium into their chassis.

The industrial design concept was created in 1990 by Italy-based designer Richard Sapper, a corporate design consultant of IBM and, since 2005, Lenovo.

Earlier known as "IBM Access", later "ThinkVantage", the Lenovo Vantage is a suite of computer management applications. This software can give additional support for system management (backup, encrypting, system drivers installation and upgrade, system monitoring and others). Currently some old features have been replaced by internal Windows 10 features.

ThinkShutter is the branding of a webcam privacy shutter present in some ThinkPad notebook computers. It is a simple mechanical sliding cover that allows the user to obstruct the webcam"s view.IdeaPad notebooks carry the TrueBlock branding for their privacy shutters.

Some ThinkPad models have a keyboard membrane and drain holes (P series, classic T series and T###p models), and some have a solid rubber or plastic membrane (like X1 series and current T and X series), without draining holes.

The first ThinkPad 700 was equipped with the signature TrackPoint red dot pointing stick invented by Ted Selker. By 2000 the trackpad pointer had become more popular for laptops due to innovations by Synaptics so IBM introduced UltraNav as a complementary combination of TrackPoint and TouchPad designed by Dave Sawin, Hiroaki Yasuda, Fusanobo Nakamura, and Mitsuo Horiuchi to please all users.

The "roll cage" is a internal frame, designed to minimize motherboard flex (current P series and T##p series) or magnesium composite case (all other hi-end models). The display modules lack magnesium frames, and some 2012-2016 models have a common issue with a cracked plastic lid. The 180° hinges are typical, the 360° hinges are a Yoga line basic feature.

Hard-drive protection for some ThinkPad models that still use the 2.5" drive bay; These systems use an accelerometer sensor to detect when a ThinkPad is falling and shut down the hard disk drive to prevent damage.

The Mobile broadband support is a common feature for most of actual ThinkPad models after 2006; the support of 3x3 MIMO is a common feature for most of hi-end models.

External keyboard light, replaced by internal backlight; is an LED light located at the top of the LCD screen which illuminates the keyboard from above.

Only T, W and X series ThinkPads feature (for some 2013-2018 models) — internal secondary battery (as succession of secondary UltraBay battery) that support a hot-swapping of primary battery.

ThinkPad 7-row keyboard, replaced with a newer "island" design in 2012. The touch pad noticeably has buttons both above and below the touchable surface – which set of buttons to use is left for the user to decide.

Original IBM keyboard design (1992-2012) — The original keyboard offered in the ThinkPad line until 2012, when it was swapped out for the chiclet style keyboard now used today.

IBM TrackWrite keyboard design — A unique keyboard designed by John Karidis introduced by IBM in 1995, used in the ThinkPad 701 series. When the machine is closed the keyboard is folded inwards, making the machine more compact. However when the machine is open and in use, it slides out, giving the user a normal sized keyboard. That keyboard, referred to as a butterfly keyboard, which is widely considered a design masterpiece and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

The ThinkPad 760 series also included an unusual keyboard design; the keyboard was elevated by two arms riding on small rails on the side of the screen, tilting the keyboard to achieve a more ergonomic design.

The keyboard design was replaced by the Chiclet style keyboard (2012-current) — The keyboard adopted by Lenovo in 2012 over the original IBM keyboard design. And does not support the ThinkLight to illuminate the keyboard, instead using a keyboard backlight. (Some ThinkPad models during the intermission period between the classic IBM design and the Lenovo chiclet design could be outfitted with both the backlit chiclet style keyboard and the ThinkLight.)

The introduced in 2004 line of hi-end displays with wide view anglesBOE-Hydis display supplier), and reintroduced as ordinary IPS screen option in 2013.

Some Lenovo laptops (such as the X230, W530 and T430) block third-party batteries. Lenovo calls this feature "Battery Safeguard". It was first introduced on some models in May 2012. Laptops with this feature scan for security chips that only ThinkPad-branded batteries contain. Affected ThinkPads flash a message stating "Genuine Lenovo Battery Not Attached" when third-party batteries are used, and the battery will not charge.

The ThinkPad has shipped with Microsoft Windows from its inception until present day. Alongside MS-DOS, Windows 3.1x was the default operating system on the original ThinkPad 700.

IBM and Microsoft"s joint operating system, known as OS/2, although not as popular, was also made available as an option from the ThinkPad 700 in 1992, and was officially supported until the T43 in 2005.

IBM took its first steps toward ThinkPads with an alternative operating system, when they quietly certified the 390 model for SUSE Linux in November 1998.Linux-based unit with the ThinkPad A20m in July 2000. This model, along with the closely-released A21m, T21 and T22 models, came preinstalled with Caldera OpenLinux.Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, and Turbolinux by means of customer installations on A30, A30p, A31p models. This continued through the Lenovo transition with the T60p, until September 2007.

In 2020, Lenovo shifted into much heavier support of Linux when they announced the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8, the P1 Gen 2, and the P53 would come with Fedora Linux as an option.P series lineup.

A small number of ThinkPads are preinstalled with Google"s ChromeOS. On these devices, ChromeOS is the only officially supported operating system where installation of Windows and other operating systems requires putting the device into developer mode.

ThinkPads have been used heavily in space programs. NASA purchased more than 500 ThinkPad 750 laptops for flight qualification, software development, and crew training, and astronaut (and senator) John Glenn used ThinkPad laptops on his spaceflight mission STS-95 in 1998.

The ThinkPad 750 flew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during a mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope on 2 December 1993, running a NASA test program which checked if radiation in the space environment caused memory anomalies or other unexpected problems.

ThinkPads have also been used on space stations. At least three ThinkPad 750C were left in the Spektr module of Mir when it depressurized,Shuttle–Mir Program, the 760ED without modifications.International Space Station.

ThinkPads used aboard the space shuttle and International Space Station feature safety and operational improvements for the environment they must operate in. Modifications include Velcro tape to attach to surfaces, upgrades to the CPU and video card cooling fans to accommodate for microgravity (in which warmer air does not rise) and lower density of the cabin air, and an adapter for the station"s 28 volt DC power.

Throughout 2006, a ThinkPad A31p was being used in the Service Module Central Post of the International Space Station and seven ThinkPad A31p laptops were in service in orbit aboard the International Space Station.Wi-Fi and are connected to the ground at 3 Mbit/s up and 10 Mbit/s down, comparable to home DSL connection speeds.

Since a new contract with HP in 2016 provided a small number of modified ZBook laptops for ISS use, ThinkPads are no longer the only laptops flown on the ISS but are the predominant laptop present there.

Aftermarket parts have been developed for some models, such as the X60 and X200, for which custom motherboards with more modern processors have been created.

The Enderle Group"s Rob Enderle said that the constant thing about ThinkPad is that the "brand stands for quality" and that "they build the best keyboard in the business."

The ThinkPad X Tablet-series was PC Magazine Editor"s Choice for tablet PCs.PC World Reliability and Service survey ranked ThinkPad products ahead of all other brands for reliability.

The ThinkPad Yoga is an Ultrabook-class convertible device that functions as both a laptop and tablet computer. The Yoga gets its name from the consumer-oriented IdeaPad Yoga line of computers with the same form factor. The ThinkPad Yoga has a backlit keyboard that flattens when flipped into tablet mode. This was accomplished on 1st generation X1 Yoga with a platform surrounding the keys that rises until level with the keyboard buttons, a locking mechanism that prevents key presses, and feet that pop out to prevent the keyboard from directly resting on flat surfaces. On later X1 Yoga generations, the keys themselves retract in the chassis, so the computer rests on fixed small pads. Touchpad is disabled in this configuration. Lenovo implemented this design in response to complaints about its earlier Yoga 13 and 11 models being awkward to use in tablet mode. A reinforced hinge was required to implement this design. Other than its convertible form factor, the ThinkPad Yoga retains standard ThinkPad features such as a black magnesium-reinforced chassis, island keyboard, a red TrackPoint, and a large touchpad.

Slashgear summarized the ThinkPad Tablet by saying, "The stylus and the styling add up to a distinctive slate that doesn"t merely attempt to ape Apple"s iPad."

In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ThinkPad, Lenovo held a large party in New York where it announced several products, including the Tablet 2. Lenovo says that the ThinkPad Tablet 2 will be available on 28 October 2012 when Windows 8 is released.Windows 8 Professional operating system. It will be able to run any desktop software compatible with this version of Windows.

The Tablet 2 is based on the Clover Trail version of the Intel Atom processor that has been customized for tablets. The Tablet 2 has 2 gigabytes of RAM and a 64GB SSD. The Tablet 2 has a 10.1-inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1366 × 768. In a preview, CNET wrote, "Windows 8 looked readable and functional, both in Metro and standard Windows-based interfaces." A mini-HDMI port is included for video output. An 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera are included along with a noise-canceling microphone in order to facilitate video conferencing.

Announced and released in January 2014, the ThinkPad 8 is based on Intel"s Bay Trail Atom Z3770 processor, with 2 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of built-in storage. ThinkPad 8 has an 8.3-inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels. Other features include an aluminum chassis, micro-HDMI port, 8-megapixel back camera (with flash), and optional 4G connectivity. It runs Windows 8 as an operating system.

Announced in May 2014, Lenovo ThinkPad 10 is a successor to the ThinkPad Tablet 2 and was scheduled to launch in the summer of 2014 along with accessories such as a docking station and external detachable magnetic keyboards. It used Windows 8.1 Pro as its operating system. It was available in 64 and 128GB variants with 1.6GHz quad-core Intel Atom Baytrail processor and 2GB or 4GB of RAM. It optionally supported both 3G and 4G (LTE). Display resolution was announced to be 1920 × 1200, paired with a stylus pen.

The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a fanless tablet powered by Core M CPUs. It is available with 4, 8 or 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and SATA or a PCIe NVMe SSDs with up to 1TB. It has a 2160 × 1440 IPS screen and supports touch and pen input.

The ThinkPad 11e is a "budget" laptop computer for schools and students with an 11-inch screen and without trackpoint. 11e Yoga is a convertible version of 11e.

The E Series is a low-cost ThinkPad line, designed for small business mass-market requirements, and currently contains only a 14" and 15" sub-lines. The E Series line of laptops replaced Lenovo"s Edge Series, but somewhere (in some countries) currently (May 2019) offered as both of "Thinkpad Edge/E series" names. The E series also lack metals like magnesium and carbon fibre in their construction which other members of the ThinkPad family enjoy.

The L Series replaced the former R Series, and is positioned as a mid-range ThinkPad offering with mainstream Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs. The L Series have 3 sub-lines, the long-running 14" and 15.6" (and as launched this line had two models, L412 and the L512 in 2010); and as of 2018 there is also a 13" L380 available, which replaces the ThinkPad 13.

The T series historically had high-end features, such as magnesium alloy roll-cages, high-density IPS screens known as FlexView (discontinued after the T60 series), 7-row keyboards, screen latches, the Lenovo UltraBay, and ThinkLight. Models included both 14.1-inch and 15.4-inch displays available in 4:3 and 16:10 aspect ratios.

Since 2012, the entire ThinkPad line was given a complete overhaul, with modifications such as the removal of separate buttons for use with the TrackPoint (xx40 series – 2014, then reintroduced xx50 series – 2015), removal of separate audio control buttons, removal of screen latch, and the removal of LED indicator lights. Models starting from the xx40 series featured a Power Bridge battery system, which had a combination of a lower capacity built-in battery and a higher capacity external battery, enabling the user to switch the external without putting the computer into hibernation. However, beginning with the 2019 xx90 series models, the external battery was removed in favor of a single internal battery. Also, non-widescreen displays are no longer available, with 16:9 aspect ratio as the only remaining choice.

The Tx20 series ThinkPads came in two editions: 15" (T520) or a 14" (T420). These are the last ThinkPads to use the classic 7-row keyboard, with the exception of the Lenovo ThinkPad 25th anniversary edition released on Oct. 5, 2017, which was based on the ThinkPad T470.

Over time, The T series ThinkPad"s purpose has changed. Initially, the T series ThinkPad was meant to have high-end business features and carry a 10–20% markup over the other ThinkPads. Starting with the T400, the ThinkPad T series became less of a high-end business laptop and became more suited as a mobile workstation, becoming similar to the W-series or P-series ThinkPads. Achieving similar performance to the W-series, but with a 5–10% smaller profile than the W-series ThinkPads. In 2013, the T440 introduced another major shift in The ThinkPad T series. The ThinkPad became more of an overall office machine than a mobile workstation. By today"s standards, The ThinkPad T series is thicker than most of its competitors.

The X Series is the main high-end ultraportable ThinkPad line, offering a lightweight, highly portable laptop with moderate performance. The current sub-lines for the X series includes:

The mainstream current "workhorse" models is a X13 and X13 Yoga, the 13" successors of the classic discontinued 12" line of Lenovo X Series ThinkPads.

The premium 14"/15" thin-and-light line were the 13.3" ThinkPad models (the X300/X301) with ultrabay CD-ROM and removable battery, but are now replaced by the modern premium X1-series ultrabook line, such as the X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, and X1 Extreme sub-series.

Discontinued mainstream lines such as the 12" X200(s), X201(s), and X220 models could be ordered with all of the high-end ThinkPad features (like Trackpoint, ThinkLight, a 7-row keyboard, a docking port, hot-swappable HDD, solid magnesium case and optional slice battery). The discontinued 12.5" X220 and X230 still featured a roll cage, a ThinkLight, and an optional premium IPS display (the first IPS display on a non-tablet ThinkPad since the T60p), but the 7-row keyboard was offered only with the X220. However, it lacked the lid latch mechanism which was present on the previous X200 and X201 versions. The discontinued slim 12" line contained only X200s and X201s with low power CPUs and high resolution displays, and X230s with low power CPUs. The 12.5" X series ThinkPads (such as X240 and later) had a more simplified design, and last 12" X280 model had only the Trackpoint feature, partially magnesium case and simplified docking port.

The obsolete low-cost 11.6" (netbook line) X100e and X120e were are all plastic, lacking both the latch and the ThinkLight, and using a variant of the island keyboard (known as chiclet keyboard) found on the Edge series. The X100e was also offered in red in addition to blue, and white in some countries.

The X Series with "tablet" suffixes is an outdated variant of the 12" X Series models, with low voltage CPUs and a flip-screen tablet resistive touchscreen. These include the traditional ThinkPad features, and have been noted for using a higher quality AFFS-type screen with better viewing angles compared to the screens used on other ThinkPads.

The P Series line of laptops replaced Lenovo"s W Series and reintroduced 17" screens to the ThinkPad line. The P Series (excluding models with "s" suffix) is designed for engineers, architects, animators, etc. and comes with a variety of "high-end" options. All P Series models come included with fingerprint readers. The ThinkPad P Series includes features such as dedicated magnesium roll cages, more indicator LED lights, and high-resolution displays.

The Z series currently consists of two models: the 13-inch model, Z13, and the 16-inch model, Z16. It was introduced in January 2022 and will be available for purchase in May 2022; the Z13 model will start at $1,549, while the Z16 model will start at $2,099.AMD Ryzen Pro processors. Other notable features include 1080p webcams, OLED displays, new, redesigned touchpads, spill resistant keyboards, Dolby Atmos speaker systems, and Windows 11 with Windows Hello support.

The ThinkPad Stack line of products includes accessories designed for portability and interoperability. This line includes external hard drives, a wireless router, a power bank, and a Bluetooth 4.0 speaker. Each Stack device includes rubber feet, magnets, and pogo-pin power connections that allow the use of a single cable. The combined weight of all the Stack devices is slightly less than two pounds. The Stack series was announced in January 2015 at the International CES.

Current docking stations (or docks) add much of the functional abilities of a desktop computer, including multiple display outputs, additional USB ports, and occasionally other features. This allows the ThinkPads to be connected and disconnected from various peripherals quickly and easily.

The internal replaceable (hot-swappable) CD-drive bay that supports a list of optional components, such as a CD-/DVD/Blu-ray drives, hard drive caddies, additional batteries, or device cradles.

An external USB 3.0/2.0 hard drive that was designed by Lenovo in 2009. It requires the input of a 4 digit PIN to access data and this can be set by the user.

ThinkPad mice come in several different varieties ranging from Bluetooth ones through wired ones, to even ones with a trackpoint built-in and labelled as a scroll point.

The Japan-only ThinkPad 235 (or Type 2607) was the progeny of the IBM/Ricoh RIOS project. Also known as Clavius or Chandra2,PCMCIA slots and the use of dual camcorder batteries as a source of power. Features an Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz CPU, support for up to 160 MB of EDO memory, and a built-in 2.5 in (64 mm) hard drive with UDMA support. Hitachi marketed Chandra2 as the Prius Note 210.

The ultraportable ThinkPad 240 (X, Z) started with an Intel Celeron processor and went up to the 600 MHz Intel Pentium III. In models using the Intel 440BX chipset, the RAM was expandable to 320 MB max with a BIOS update. Models had a 10.4 in (260 mm) screen and an 18 mm (0.71 in) key pitch (a standard key pitch is 19 mm (0.75 in)). They were also one of the first ThinkPad series to contain a built-in Mini PCI card slot (form factor 3b). The 240s have no optical disc drives and an external floppy drive. An optional extended battery sticks out the bottom like a bar and props up the back of the laptop. Weighing in at 2.9 lb (1.3 kg), these were the smallest and lightest ThinkPads ever made.

The 300-series (300, 310, 340, 345, 350, 360, 365, 370, 380, 385, 390 (all with various sub-series)) was a long-running value series starting at the 386SL/25 processor, all the way to the Pentium III 450. The 300 series was offered as a slightly lower-price alternative from the 700 series,

The 600-series (600, 600E, and 600X) are the direct predecessors of the T series. The 600-series packed a 12.1 in (310 mm) SVGA or a 13.3 in (340 mm) XGA TFT LCD, Pentium MMX, Pentium II or III processor, full-sized keyboard, and optical bay into a package weighing roughly 5 lb (2.3 kg). IBM was able to create this light, fully featured machine by using lightweight but strong carbon fiber composite plastics. The battery shipped with some 600-series models had a manufacturing defect that left it vulnerable to memory effect and resulted in poor battery life, but this problem can be avoided by use of a third-party battery.

The 700-series was a highend ThinkPad line; The released models (700T, 710T and 730T tablets; 700, 701, 720, 730, 750, 755, 760, 765, 770 laptops with various sub-models) can be configured with the best screens, largest hard drives and fastest processors available in the ThinkPad range;tablet PC 700T model without a keyboard and a mouse).

The ThinkPad 800-series (800/820/821/822/823/850/851/860) were unique as they were based on the PowerPC architecture rather than the Intel x86 architecture. Most of the 800 Series laptops used the PowerPC 603e CPU, at speeds of 100 MHz, or 166 MHz in the 860 model. The PowerPC ThinkPad line was considerably more expensive than the standard x86 ThinkPads — even a modestly configured 850 cost upwards of $12,000.Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0,AIX 4.1.x, and Solaris Desktop 2.5.1 PowerPC Edition.

Based on ThinkPad design although branded WorkPad, the IBM WorkPad z50 was a Handheld PC running Windows CE, released in 1999.WorkPad brand of products, outside of the z50 model, was a line of personal digital assistants.

The ThinkPad i Series was introduced by IBM in 1999 and was geared towards a multimedia focus with many models featuring independent integrated CD players and multimedia access buttons.