ThinkPad E520

Announcement
3 January 2011
Series
EDGE
Launch price
≈ From 599 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad E520 as a 15.6-inch small-business notebook built around Intel Core i3/i5.

Historical context

The Edge-style small-business approach retained local storage and familiar notebook peripherals. Its VGA / HDMI outputs connected office displays, while USB 2.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i3/Core i5: i3-2310M, i3-2350M, i5-2410M, i5-2430M, i5-2450M, i5-2520M
Memory
8GB max / PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor
Storage
Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, removable, upgradable, Shock Mounted Hard Drive
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
15.6"; 1366x768; LED backlight
Dimensions
15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.96" x 9.78" x 1.15-1.33"; 380 x 248.5mm x 29.3-33.7mm
Weight
6-cell: from 5.51 lb (2.5kg); 9-cell: from 5.86 lb (2.66kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port, external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
WLAN: Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 1x1 Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000, 1x2; Ethernet: Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Network Connection; Bluetooth: Some: Bluetooth 3.0 wireless
Battery
Lithium Ion 6-cell or 9-cell
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Small-business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad

Manuals

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: E520 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2011 · ThinkPad E520
Profile sources
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