Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your Lenovo ThinkPad T520. Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | 2nd Gen Intel Core (Sandy Bridge): i5-2430M to i7-2720QM |
| Memory Configuration | 8GB max, DDR3-1333, two SO-DIMM sockets |
| Drive Configurations | 2.5in SATA HDD or SSD, removable; Ultrabay Enhanced + DVD burner |
| Power Supply Options | 6-cell 57Wh or 9-cell 94Wh Li-ion; 65W adapter |
| Specification Source | Lenovo official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Other
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
ICDSVC002 Laptop Inspection & Repair Service
RFQ-LAP-BATTERY Laptop Battery - to Be Specified
RFQ-SYS-LAPTOP Laptop System - to Be Specified
Upgrade Keyboard
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00JT884 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga Gen 1 Keyboard Swedish Backlit
00PA042 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga Gen 1 Keyboard Us English Backlit (with Frame)
00PA124 Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 260 Keyboard Us English Backlit (chicony)
00PA206 Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 260 Keyboard Us English Backlit (liteon)
00PA288 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P70 Keyboard Us English NON-BACKLIT
00PA370 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P70 Keyboard Us English Backlit
Upgrade Power
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00PC758 Lenovo 90W AC Adapter 65W USB-C + Slim Tip
01FR024 Lenovo 65W USB TYPE-C AC Adapter Laptop Charger Black
01FR052 Lenovo 90W Slim Tip AC Adapter (FRU D)
02DL128 Lenovo 65W USB-C AC Adapter (FRU)
02DL140 Lenovo 170W Slim AC Adapter (FRU Slim B)
02DL144 Lenovo 230W Slim AC Adapter (FRU Slim B)
Upgrade Display
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00NY422 Lenovo Thinkpad T480 14-INCH Fhd Ips LCD Screen
00NY435 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 6/7/8 14-INCH Fhd Ips LCD Screen
00NY498 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 15.6-INCH Uhd 4K LCD Screen
00NY643 Lenovo Thinkpad P50 15.6-INCH Fhd LCD Screen
00NY650 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51/P52 15.6-INCH Uhd 4K LCD Screen (variant B)
00NY673 Lenovo Thinkpad T470/T470S/T480/T480S 14-INCH Fhd Ips LCD Screen
Upgrade Chassis
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00UR148 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2ND/3RD Gen LCD Hinge Set
00UR821 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 LCD Hinge Set (touch Version)
00UR822 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51/P52/P53 LCD Hinge Set (NON-TOUCH)
00UR823 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51/P52/P53 LCD Hinge Cap Assembly
01AW982 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 4TH Gen LCD Hinge Set Left and Right
01EN970 Lenovo Thinkpad T480S Hinge Kit Left
Upgrade Audio
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00UR490 Lenovo Thinkpad T470/T480 Internal Speaker Left
00UR491 Lenovo Thinkpad T470/T480 Internal Speaker Right
00UR492 Lenovo Thinkpad T470/T480 Internal Speaker Set (left+right)
01LV555 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 5/6 Internal Speakers
01LV660 Lenovo Thinkpad T480S Internal Speakers
5SB0V98078 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 7 Internal Speakers
Upgrade DC Jack
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01LW170 Lenovo Thinkpad E480/E485 LCD Edp Video Cable
01YR501 Lenovo Thinkpad T480 LCD Edp Cable (fhd)
01YR502 Lenovo Thinkpad T480 Touch LCD Cable
01YR503 Lenovo Thinkpad T480 Wqhd LCD Cable
5C10S29888 Lenovo Thinkbook 14S-IWL/14S-IML LCD Edp Video Cable
5C10S73178 Lenovo Thinkpad P53 4K Lvds Edp Cable
Upgrade Battery
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00NY490 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 Battery (FRU A)
00NY491 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 Battery (FRU B)
00NY492 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 Battery (FRU C)
00NY493 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51/P52 Battery 77+ (FRU D)
00UR891 Lenovo Thinkpad T580/T570 Internal Battery (FRU A)
00UR892 Lenovo Thinkpad T580/T570 Internal Battery (FRU B)
Upgrade Touchpad
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01LV513 Thinkpad X280 Touchpad Cable Ffc Ribbon
01LV527 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 5/6 Touchpad Click Pad
01LV552 Lenovo Thinkpad T480 Touchpad Click Pad
01LV554 Lenovo Thinkpad X280 Touchpad Click Pad
01LV556 Lenovo Thinkpad T480S Touchpad Click Pad
01LW411 Lenovo Thinkpad E480/E490 Touchpad Click Pad
Upgrade Cooling
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00JT800 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 4TH Gen CPU Fan Heatsink
00NY520 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 CPU Cooling Fan Heatsink (variant A)
00NY521 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 CPU Cooling Fan Heatsink (variant C)
00UR800 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 CPU Cooling Fan Heatsink (variant B)
00UR984 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 5/6/7 CPU Fan and Heatsink
01AV342 Lenovo Thinkpad P50/P51 CPU Cooling Fan and Heatsink Assembly
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