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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

  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 4th Gen
  • Processor NameIntel Core i7-4800MQ
  • Number of CoresQuad-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen

Options 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesThinkPad
ModelLenovo
Part NumberW553
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 4th Gen
Processor NameIntel Core i7-4800MQ
Number of CoresQuad-core Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
Display FeaturesUltraSharp, WideView, anti-glare
GPU/VPUNVIDIA Quadro K1100M DDR5
Video Memory2GB
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2.5" 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Memory16GB
Memory SpeedDDR3
Memory Spec4 GB x 4
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)0
Max Memory Supported32 GB
Optical Drive TypeDVDRW
LANGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps)
WLAN802.11b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
USB4 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0/eSATA
Video Port1 x VGA, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
HDMI1 x HDMI
Docking Connector1
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardFull size with Numeric keypad
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Other Input DevicesYes
WebcamYes
Card Reader9 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus, SDIO, SDXC Card)
StyleStandard
TypeWorkstation
UsageBusiness/Consumer
AC Adapter/Charger180-watt AC Adapter
Weight6 - 6.9 lbs.

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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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