Tools

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

Background

The Lenovo ThinkPad X270 is a portable laptop computer designed for business professionals who require a compact and reliable device that can handle demanding workloads. It was released in early 2017 as a successor to the ThinkPad X260.

Identification

You can identify this laptop by the X270 logo on the bottom right of the screen bezel, and the distinctive ThinkPad logo on top of the laptop and just below the keyboard.

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The Lenovo ThinkPad X270 has a distinctive black matte finish and a durable glass-fiber reinforced plastic front and back cover. The laptop has a 12.5-inch display and weighs approximately 3 pounds depending on battery configuration.

Specifications

Display

  • 12.5-inch anti-glare display (1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080), LED backlight
  • Optional touchscreen

Processor

  • 6th or 7th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (2.3GHz - 3.9GHz)

Graphics

  • Intel HD Graphics 520 or 620 in processor

Storage

  • One HDD slot and one M.2 2280 slot

Memory

  • 4/8/16 GB DDR4-2133 RAM (max of 32 GB)

Wireless

  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260/8265
  • Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth 4.1

Battery

  • Internal and external battery
  • 3-cell or 6-cell battery option
  • maximum battery life of up to 21 hours depending on configuration

Dimensions

  • W x D x H: 12.03 x 8.21 x 0.8 inches (305.5 x 208.5 x 20.3 mm)
  • Weight: 2.79 lb (1.27 kg), 2.98 lb (1.36 kg), 3.33 lb (1.52 kg); based on battery configuration

Ports

  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 x2
  • USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1
  • HDMI
  • Ethernet
  • Headphone/mic combo jack
  • 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
  • Micro-SIM slot
  • Optional smart card reader