Lenovo ThinkPad W540: Workstation Performance

If you need an inexpensive powerhouse, with lots and lots of upgrade potential, then look no further than the W540/541. Honestly, I'd probably take one of these over a T4xx of the same era if one was available.

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Hardware Maintenance Manual:
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/t540p_w540_hmm_en_sp40a26003_01.pdf

Looking for one yourself? Check eBay and your local classifieds. Amazon also has a series of parts and machines. By purchasing from the links below, as an Amazon and eBay Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases that go to supporting the channel.

eBay:
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Amazon.ca
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Amazon.com
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If you are looking for the latest and greatest version of this laptop, I suggest heading over to Lenovo's website to see what they have been up to recently. As a member of the Lenovo Affiliate Program, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through this link.

Lenovo Canada
https://lenovo.vzew.net/5XBWL (General)

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Ports
3:16 W540 vs W541
3:59 Specs
6:13 Disassembly
8:03 Start-Up
9:08 Conclusions

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