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Black Lenovo ThinkPad W540 mobile workstation closed lid matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 laptop i7-4800MQ 16GB 256GB+1TB SSD K1100M 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-HG86-DV259

15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with Intel Core i7-4800MQ, 16 GB DDR3, 256 GB plus 1 TB SSD storage and NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 4th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M DDR5
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/256GB

  • Quad-core i7-4800MQ at 2.7 GHz drives demanding workloads
  • 6" FHD 1920 x 1080 anti-glare display for clear visuals
  • NVIDIA Quadro K1100M with 2 GB DDR5 for professional graphics
  • 256 GB mSATA SSD plus 1 TB 2.5" SSD gives fast, ample storage
  • 16 GB DDR3 RAM and Windows 10 Pro ready to work

Mobile workstation for legacy engineering apps

This 15.6 inch ThinkPad W540 pairs a quad-core Intel Core i7-4800MQ at 2.7 GHz with an NVIDIA Quadro K1100M discrete GPU and 2 GB video memory. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR3 system memory and a dual-drive layout of 256 GB mSATA SSD plus 1 TB 2.5 inch SSD give 1 256 GB total solid-state storage. Windows 10 Professional 64-bit is pre-installed on the mSATA drive.

Suits engineers maintaining certified ISV

The Quadro K1100M and 4th generation Core i7 deliver validated performance for legacy CAD and simulation packages that require specific driver branches. Buyers who need DDR5 system memory, newer GPU architectures or current ISV certifications should look elsewhere. The anti-glare FHD panel and DVDRW optical drive support existing media-based install workflows.

Dual SSD layout decides fit for large local datasets

The combined 256 GB mSATA and 1 TB 2.5 inch SSD configuration provides 1 256 GB of solid-state capacity without mechanical drives. If a project demands more than 1 256 GB internal storage or requires a single-volume namespace larger than 1 TB, this chassis cannot accommodate it.

How it compares

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Price $498.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Video RAM 2 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,254 comparable items (median 4 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo
Part numberW540
Design styleStandard
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness/Consumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 4th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-4800MQ
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration4 GB x 4
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB mSATA SSD + 2.5 in 1 TB (1,000 GB) Solid State Drive (SSD)
Optical driveDVDRW
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresUltraSharp, WideView, anti-glare
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M DDR5
Video RAM2 GB
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connectionGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth support4.0
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports4 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0/eSATA
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader9 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus, SDIO, SDXC Card)
Power
Power adapter180-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Product weight6–6.9 lb (2.72–3.13 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardFull size with Numeric keypad
Keyboard backlightBacklit
Extra input devicesYes

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 256 GB mSATA SSD and the 2.5 inch 1 TB SSD into the ThinkPad W540?

Power off the laptop and remove the battery. Insert the mSATA SSD into the internal slot at a slight angle and press down until it clicks into the retaining clips. Slide the 2.5 inch 1 TB SSD into the drive bay until the connector seats firmly, then secure it with the caddy screws.

What maintenance or replacement will the ThinkPad W540 need later?

The CMOS coin cell on the motherboard will eventually lose charge and should be swapped when the system clock drifts. The 180 W AC adapter cable can fray after years of travel and may need replacement. Fan vents should be cleared of dust periodically to maintain cooling for the i7-4800MQ and Quadro K1100M.

What limit shows up first under sustained heavy load on the ThinkPad W540?

The 180 W power adapter caps total system draw, so the i7-4800MQ and Quadro K1100M will throttle together once combined demand hits that ceiling. Thermal headroom in the 15.6 inch chassis is the next bottleneck during prolonged render or compute tasks.

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