By name: x230 description: "Lenovo ThinkPad X230/X230i hardware facts. Use only for explicit ThinkPad X230/X230i hardware questions: ports, devices, storage, display, battery, docking, IDs. Exclude X230 Tablet and unrelated X230 names."
ThinkPad X230 Hardware
Hardware only. Do not infer distro, boot mode, installed software, config, firmware policy, or health. X230 Tablet is different; verify shared parts.
Identity
- Family: Lenovo ThinkPad X230 / X230i; 12.5-inch Ivy Bridge ultraportable.
- PSREF machine type groups:
2320,2324,2325. - Typical DMI:
sys_vendor=LENOVO;product_version/product_family=ThinkPad X230;product_name/board_name= model, e.g.23255B2. - Platform: Intel 3rd-gen Core, Mobile Intel QM77 Express chipset.
CPU, GPU, Chipset
CPU variants documented by Lenovo PSREF:
| CPU | C/T | Base | L3 | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5-3210M | 2/4 | 2.50 | 3 MB | 3.10 |
| i5-3230M | 2/4 | 2.60 | 3 MB | 3.20 |
| i5-3320M | 2/4 | 2.60 | 3 MB | 3.30 |
| i5-3360M | 2/4 | 2.80 | 3 MB | 3.50 |
| i7-3520M | 2/4 | 2.90 | 4 MB | 3.60 |
- GPU:
Intel HD Graphics 4000 in documented PSREF X230 CPUs; PCI
8086:0166. - Chipset: Mobile Intel QM77 Express.
- Common chipset IDs:
xHCI
8086:1e31; SATA AHCI8086:1e03; HDA8086:1e20; SMBus8086:1e22; MEI8086:1e3a; QM77 LPC8086:1e55. - CPU: Intel VT-x; AMT/vPro only on some models.
Memory
- Max: 16 GB.
- Slots: two 204-pin SO-DIMM.
- Type: DDR3 / PC3-12800, 1600 MHz, non-ECC, dual-channel capable.
Display and Graphics Outputs
- Internal: 12.5 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768, LED, anti-glare.
- Panel variants: TN; IPS/wide-viewing by model/market.
- PSREF base panel: 200 nits, 300:1 contrast.
- Outputs: VGA DB-15; Mini DisplayPort; dual independent display.
- Max external: MiniDP 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz; MiniDP to single-link DVI 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz; VGA 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz.
Storage and Expansion
- Drive bay: one removable 2.5-inch 7 mm SATA bay.
- Factory storage: SATA SSDs; 2.5-inch SATA HDDs.
- Lenovo speeds: SSD options SATA 6.0 Gb/s; HDD options SATA 3.0 Gb/s.
- Internal slots: two PCI Express Mini Card slots.
- WLAN slot: half-size Mini PCIe.
- WWAN slot: full-size Mini PCIe; Lenovo service docs identify it as WWAN or mSATA SSD location when mSATA SSD is equipped.
- ExpressCard: ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54.
- Card reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC.
- Docking: ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3; Ultrabay Slim devices via Ultrabase.
Network and Radios
- Ethernet:
Intel 82579LM Gigabit, PCIe x1 PHY; PCI
8086:1502. - Factory WLAN: Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 2x2 b/g/n; Advanced-N 6205 2x2 a/b/g/n; Ultimate-N 6300 on some PSREF models.
- WWAN: many models WWAN-upgradable; some shipped Qualcomm Gobi 3000.
- Bluetooth:
4.0 wireless; common ThinkPad module Broadcom BCM20702 USB
0a5c:21e6.
Ports and Physical I/O
- Ports: two USB 3.0; one powered USB 2.0; VGA DB-15; Mini DisplayPort; RJ-45; combo headphone/mic; SD/MMC reader; ExpressCard/34/54; bottom Series 3 dock connector; security keyhole.
- Input: 6-row spill-resistant keyboard; optional backlight; ThinkLight; TrackPoint; buttonless multi-touch UltraNav touchpad; volume/mute buttons.
- Optional fingerprint: palm-rest AuthenTec swipe sensor.
- Optional camera: 720p integrated.
- Audio: dual-array mics; stereo speakers 1 W x 2; Realtek ALC3202 codec.
Battery, Power, Chassis
- Batteries: 4-cell, 6-cell, 9-cell Li-ion; Lenovo hardware authentication.
- Capacities: 4-cell 28.8 Wh; 6-cell 62.4 Wh; 9-cell 93.6 Wh.
- Optional slice/external battery:
64 Wh, Lenovo
0A36280. - Adapter: common 65 W; 90 W supported/used with some dock/accessory scenarios.
- Size without Ultrabase, 4/6-cell: 305 x 206.5 x 19.0-26.6 mm; 12.0 x 8.13 x 0.75-1.05 in.
- Weight: from 1.34 kg / 2.96 lb with 4-cell; 1.50 kg / 3.31 lb with 6-cell; 1.67 kg / 3.67 lb with 9-cell.
- Materials: display cover magnesium + PCABS; bottom magnesium alloy.
Common Hardware IDs
- Intel HD Graphics 4000:
PCI
8086:0166. - Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet:
PCI
8086:1502. - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205:
PCI
8086:0085. - Ricoh MMC/SD host controller:
PCI
1180:e822. - Broadcom BCM20702 Bluetooth 4.0 ThinkPad module:
USB
0a5c:21e6. - Camera varies:
Chicony
04f2:b2eb; Bison5986:02d2examples.
Variant Cautions
- Do not assume camera, fingerprint reader, backlit keyboard, WWAN, IPS panel, AMT/vPro, Ultrabase, or a specific WLAN card.
- Do not infer aftermarket storage/internal card layout from family alone. Verify installed devices for physical troubleshooting.
- Do not apply X230 Tablet hinge, digitizer, battery, display, or chassis facts to non-tablet X230 unless verified.
Sources
- Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Product Specifications Reference, withdrawn PSREF PDF:
https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_X230.pdf - ThinkWiki X230 hardware overview:
https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X230 - Lenovo support service topic: PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA SSD removal/installation, ThinkPad X230/X230i.