Inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th Gen – disassembly and upgrade options

One of the best definitions for “ultrabook”. However, it lacks some necessities, like an SD card reader, or upgradable memory.

Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th Gen prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U

VideoCard

Intel UHD Graphics

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

1000GB SSD

Detailed review

$679^.93

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 8

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U

VideoCard

Intel UHD Graphics

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

1000GB SSD

Detailed review

$869^.77

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U

VideoCard

Intel UHD Graphics

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

512GB SSD

Detailed review

$1549^.99 $1079^.98

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1. Remove the bottom plate

This is one of the easiest notebooks to get inside. You only need to undo 5 Phillips-head screws, which stay attached to the bottom panel by the way, and then you can simply lift the panel away. Hardly needing any prying tools.

2. Battery

The battery is a decent 51Wh unit.

3. Memory and storage

In terms of storage, you only get the aforementioned M.2 PCIe x4 slot, and nothing else. Ultimately, this means that the memory modules are soldered to the motherboard, and the maximum capacity is 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM, working at 2133 MHz.

4. Cooling system

Interestingly enough, Lenovo is using a heat pipe, which is nearly as thick as the M.2 SSD drive.

Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th Gen prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

#CommissionsEarned

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U

VideoCard

Intel UHD Graphics

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

1000GB SSD

Detailed review

$679^.93

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 8

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U

VideoCard

Intel UHD Graphics

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

1000GB SSD

Detailed review

$869^.77

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U

VideoCard

Intel UHD Graphics

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

512GB SSD

Detailed review

$1549^.99 $1079^.98

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John Guy

1 year ago

What a great website. Clear photos, brief instructions, comprehensive and helpful

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