ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 AMD, 5650U/8GB/256GB, 14.0" FHD 300 nits, $825 after code

Good deal but I'm tempted to get the 17.3" one here: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/334359216088?ha ... SwLdFiL8Gw

Comes to $550 after coupon code!

Lenovo site says the 8GB of RAM is soldered. Does that mean there’s another port to add an additional stick? Having by trouble finding the spec sheet.

Also probably want a bigger SSD. Is that easy to access on these? Would changing it void the warranty?

dtaylorl wrote: ↑ Lenovo site says the 8GB of RAM is soldered. Does that mean there’s another port to add an additional stick? Having by trouble finding the spec sheet.

Yes, there is a SO-DIMM slot to add more memory

from Product Specifications Reference (PSREF) - ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (AMD)

Max Memory
Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
Memory Slots
One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable
Memory Type
DDR4-3200

dtaylorl wrote: ↑ Lenovo site says the 8GB of RAM is soldered. Does that mean there’s another port to add an additional stick? Having by trouble finding the spec sheet.

Also probably want a bigger SSD. Is that easy to access on these? Would changing it void the warranty?

I don't have this model yet but used T420, t440, t450, t460, currently have an t480

They all are easy to upgrade ssd and memory (1 slot)

dtaylorl wrote: ↑ Also probably want a bigger SSD. Is that easy to access on these? Would changing it void the warranty?

Yes, the M.2 slot is easily accessible.
Will not void the warranty.

(English) Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad P14s Gen 2, T14 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2: SSD/RAM upgrade

Ram is upgradeable, whoever is interested, I'm selling mine with better specs for the same price I paid, unopened, bought during Christmas and forgot to return, SKU 20XK0016US

Oos

Not sure if I should upgrade my T480 with i5 8350u... or use it for another few years.

OOS, don't need it myself but I wanted to forward it to a coworker looking for a new machine.

Had this been a 16:10 screen I may have jumped on it,

GeneralAkbar wrote: ↑ Oos

Not sure if I should upgrade my T480 with i5 8350u... or use it for another few years.

That's a solid machine, if it meets your needs there's really no need to upgrade. I believe that was the last model with an external battery.

I got a P14s gen 1 , but I'm still running a T430 maxed out with 16GB ram, upgraded HDD, and dock as my secondary machine. Works great for browsing, youtube, productivity, etc.

GeneralAkbar wrote: ↑ Oos

Not sure if I should upgrade my T480 with i5 8350u... or use it for another few years.

Huge upgrade. But this and sell yours.

pprider wrote: ↑ Huge upgrade. But this and sell yours.

True. I've seen some T480/T490 units sell for more or about the same price as these much newer machines. Crazy market out there, even old thinkpads like the T420 and T430 were selling for quite a lot throughout the pandemic, at least in my region.

My 8350u based X1 Carbon is still more than fantastic with the QHD screen. Unless you’re doing something that needs the extra horsepower, you might not notice much of a difference with a newer machine. I’d totally miss the nits and resolution if I bought a newer one, hence why I haven’t.

Also have a first gen P1 work machine which although hot and loud, the 15.6” 4k screen is great to work on with my middle-aged eyes.