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Black Lenovo ThinkPad W540 mobile workstation closed lid 15.6 inch matte display

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Workstation 15.6" FHD i7-4800MQ 16GB 1TB SSD

SKU CH-9MSE-WNV3A

15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with Quadro K1100M graphics, 16 GB DDR3 memory and 1 TB SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 4th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro K1100M DDR5
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/1TB

  • Professional graphics with NVIDIA Quadro K1100M 2GB DDR5
  • Fast storage via 2.5" 1TB solid-state drive
  • Quad-core Intel Core i7-4800MQ at 2.7GHz
  • 6" anti-glare FHD display at 1920 x 1080
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit pre-installed for business

Mobile workstation for professional workloads

The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation built around an Intel Core i7-4800MQ quad-core processor running at 2.7 GHz. It ships with 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 1 TB 2.5 inch SSD running Windows 10 Professional 64-bit. The anti-glare FHD display resolves 1920 x 1080 pixels for clear visuals in office lighting. Discrete NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics with 2 GB DDR5 memory handle professional applications alongside Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics.

Thermals and power in daily use

The system includes a genuine 180 W AC adapter to supply the processor and discrete GPU under load. The Quadro K1100M DDR5 GPU and Intel HD 4600 share thermal headroom inside the compact chassis. Fan activity scales with combined CPU and GPU demand during rendering or CAD tasks. The anti-glare screen coating reduces eye strain without affecting thermal behaviour.

Build integration and expansion

A backlit keyboard with numeric keypad supports data entry in low-light environments. Integrated webcam, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi cover collaboration needs without extra peripherals. The internal DVDRW drive provides legacy optical media access. Memory can be expanded up to 32 GB DDR3 using available slots. The 2.5 inch SSD bay allows straightforward storage upgrades when more capacity is required.

How it compares

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Price $413.99
Cheaper than about 68% 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 numberW553
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 storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2.5 in 1 TB 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
Ports & slots
USB ports4 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0/eSATA
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
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 2.5 inch 1TB SSD into the W540?

Remove the bottom cover, slide the 2.5 inch 1TB SSD into the drive bay and secure it with the caddy screws; the step most people miss is tightening the caddy screws before replacing the cover.

What memory upgrades does the W540 support later?

The system uses DDR3 memory and accepts 8 GB, 16 GB or a maxed-out 32 GB configuration.

What thermal limit appears first during sustained loads on the i7-4800MQ?

The 2.7 GHz quad-core processor will hit its thermal ceiling and throttle clock speeds before the 2 GB Quadro K1100M becomes the bottleneck.

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