ThinkPad W530

Announcement
15 May 2012
Series
W
Launch price
≈ From 1,529 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad W530 as a 15.6-inch graphics-oriented mobile workstation built around Intel Core i7.

Historical context

Ultrabay supported a modular optical/storage workflow rather than a sealed appliance design. Its VGA / Mini DisplayPort outputs connected office displays, while USB 3.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i7: i7-3720QM, i7-3740QM, i7-3820QM, i7-3840QM, i7-3920XM, i7-3940XM
Memory
dual-core model: 16GB max , two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets quad-core model: 32GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets All: PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable
Graphics
NVIDIA Optimus technology, auto-switch between discrete and integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 4000 in processor, and NVIDIA Quadro K1000M or K2000M, PCI Express x16, 2GB memory
Storage
Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high HDD / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
15.6"; 1600x900, 1920x1080; LED backlight
Dimensions
15.6W" (WxDxH): 14.68" x 9.65" x 1.25-1.40"; 372.8mm x 245.1mm x 31.8-35.6mm
Weight
6-cell: starting at 5.76 lb (2.62kg); 9-cell: starting at 6.19 lb (2.81kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 (one powered), VGA DB-15, Mini DisplayPort, ethernet (RJ-45), IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
Connectivity
PCIe WLAN: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, 2x2; Ethernet: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless; PCIe WWAN: Wireless WAN upgradable
Battery
Lithium Ion 6-cell or 9-cell, supports optional Slice battery as 2nd battery, HW Authentication
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 configurations listed in the selected PSREF sheet.
Positioning
Mobile workstation
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, 84-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight; Ultrabay: One bay for removable devices, Ultrabay Slim-compatible, 12.7mm high, bottom access; Color calibration: Some: Pantone color calibrator by X-Rite color calibration sensor in palm rest, LED indicator

Manuals

2 documents
Product referencePDF

W530 manufacturer document reference

Official source · 30.9 MB

Open PDF
Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
W530
File size
30.9 MB

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Product referencePDF

W530 manufacturer document reference

Official source · 497 KB

Open PDF
Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
W530
File size
497 KB

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Drivers & Software

0 packages

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: W530 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2012 · ThinkPad W530
Profile sources
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