Last updated: 14 February 2022
Introduction
The T480 line of laptop can be modded to fit the T25 keyboard. A full documentation and breakdown of the process is available here as well as here. Please refer to these 2 pages to have a clearer understanding of the parts and prices listed here. Please email/DM if you want to place an order for the kit.
Pricing and shipping information
Please see here. All prices are in SGD and includes international shipping unless otherwise stated.
Full builds
To get the price of a full build, add the following:
- Bottom half
- Display assembly (top half)
- Battery (if applicable)
- SSD/RAM (if applicable)
- Charger (if applicable)
Bottom half
All bottom halves contain:
- T25 keyboard
- WiFi 6
- Dual heatpipe fan
- Does not come with battery, SSD and RAM
| Part | Price |
|---|---|
| i5-8250u iGPU | $900 |
| i5-8250u dGPU (MX150) | $1000 |
| i7-8550u/i7-8650u iGPU only | $1350 |
Display
To get a full display top half, add the top half with the display of choice.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| FHD low-power panel | N140HCG-GQ2 T490 low power FHD panel Does not come with display cable Comes with 14″ display mount Review here | $110 |
| 2K matte panel | LP140QH2-SPB1 T480 stock matte WQHD panel Does not come with display cable Comes with 14″ display mount Review here Email/DM to enquire about other 2K matte panels | $130 |
| 2K HDR glossy panel | B140QAN02.0 2K HDR panel of the X1C6 Does not come with display cable Comes with 14″ display mount Review here | $130 |
| 4K HDR glossy panel | BOE NV140QUM-N53 4K HDR panel of the X1C7 Does not come with display cable Comes with 14″ display mount Review here | $130 |
| FHD 120hz panel | M140NVF7 R0 HP 840 G5 privacy filter panel Does not come with display cable Comes with 14″ display mount Review here | $110 |
| 30pin FHD eDP display cable | 01YR501 Supports FHD non-touch and lower resolutions | $20 |
| 40pin 2K/4K/120Hz eDP display cable | 01YR503 Supports 2K or higher resolution | $25 |
| Top half with IR sensor | Your choice of display preassembled in a top half Your choice of panel Hinge is precut Normal plastic chassis All cables are installed properly (eDP display cable, camera, WWAN/WiFi antennas) Comes with IR camera with no privacy shutter | $140 + price of panel |
| Top half with privacy shutter | Your choice of display preassembled in a top half Your choice of panel Hinge is precut Normal plastic chassis All cables are installed properly (eDP display cable, camera, WWAN/WiFi antennas) Comes with privacy shutter with no IR camera | $130 + price of panel |
| Magnesium top half with IR sensor | Your choice of display preassembled in a top half Your choice of panel Hinge is precut Magnesium top lid All cables are installed properly (eDP display cable, camera, WWAN/WiFi antennas) Comes with IR camera with no privacy shutter | $160 + price of panel |
| Magnesium top half with privacy shutter | Your choice of display preassembled in a top half Your choice of panel Hinge is precut Magnesium top lid All cables are installed properly (eDP display cable, camera, WWAN/WiFi antennas) Comes with privacy shutter with no IR camera | $150 + price of panel |
M.2 2280 SSD/RAM
| SSD/RAM | Price |
|---|---|
| 128GB (PM981a) | $35 |
| 256GB (PM981a) | $55 |
| 512GB (PM981a) | $100 |
| 1TB (PM981a) | $220 |
| 2TB (PM981a) | $400 |
| 8GB DDR4 2666MHz | $55 |
| 16GB DDR4 2666MHz | $95 |
| 32GB DDR4 2666MHz | $185 |
Battery
| Part | Price |
|---|---|
| 3-cell internal battery | $50 |
| 3-cell external battery | $50 |
| 6-cell external battery | $60 |
| Extra cost for battery shipping | $50 |
Additional Parts/Mods
Parts here are not necessary for the build. Shipping is included if shipped together as a full T25 build.
Fan, WiFi & SSD
The iGPU T480 comes with a single heatpipe variant of the fan while the dGPU variant comes with 2 heatpipes. The fan can be replaced for a better performance on iGPU models.
The stock WiFi is an AC wireless card. An Intel AX200 can be added in for a WiFi 6 experience.
NVMe M.2 2242 B+M SSDs can be added for a dual drive configuration. The recommended SSD is the OEM Samsung PM971 or Western Digital SN520 M.2 2242 B+M NVMe SSD.
| Part | Price |
|---|---|
| T480 dGPU dual heatpipe fan | $35 |
| AX200 | $30 |
| M.2 2242 NVMe Samsung PM971/SN520 128GB | $50 |
| M.2 2242 NVMe Samsung PM971/SN520 256GB | $80 |
| M.2 2242 NVMe Samsung PM971/SN520 512GB | $135 |
Other Extra parts
The T480 bottom case has clips that are fairly easy to break. Consider getting an extra bottom case in case the original breaks. The 3D printed parts used in my design are also included here. DM/email for quotes for other parts.
| Part | Price |
|---|---|
| T480 new bottom case | $30 |
| 3D printed parts | $30 |
BIOS Modding
A CH341a can be used to mod the stock BIOS of the T480. This is fully detailed here. This removes the WWAN USB (M.2 2242) whitelist enabling any add-on card to be installed, including this internal USB dock. A small wireless mouse receiver etc can then be installed in this slot, opening up a world of possibilities for expansion. It requires soldering however.
| Part | Price |
|---|---|
| CH341a 3.3v USB EEPROM | $10 |
| M.2 2242 to 4 port USB hub | $10 |
USB-C Chargers
As chargers are extremely important to electronics, all the chargers recommended here have been reviewed AND torn down for a thorough examination of the components. After-market, cheap Chinese/unbranded chargers are not recommended. Different plug types are listed here.
| Type | Item | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Lenovo ThinkPlus USB-C 65W US Plug | Small 65W USB-C chargers. Teardown | $40 |
| EU | Baseus EU 65W charger | EU alternative to the ThinkPlus charger. Teardown | $40 |
| EU/US/UK | Sharge 90W charger | Small 90W USB-C charger. Recommended for larger laptops. | $75 |
Support
Check out support for the machine here.