Lenovo ThinkPad T520

Introduction

This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Lenovo ThinkPad T520 laptop. If you have the Lenovo ThinkPad T520 and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Lenovo ThinkPad T520 specifications page.

Name	Lenovo ThinkPad T520
Processor	Intel Core i5-2520M processor (dual-core, 2.50GHz, 3MB Cache)
Screen	15.6” 1366×768 Widescreen 15.6” 1600×900 Widescreen 15.6” 1920×1080 Widescreen
RAM	Up to 8GB
HDD	Up to 750GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, 2×2

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Works
Screen	Works
HDD	Works
Optical Drive	Works
Graphics Chip	Works
VGA Out	Not Tested
DisplayPort	Not Tested
Sound	Works
Bulti-in Microphone	Not Tested
Headphone Jack	Not Tested
Microphone Jack	Not Tested
Ethernet	Works
Wireless	Works
Bluetooth	Not Tested
WWAN	Not Tested
USB	Works
ESATA	Not Tested
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Not Tested
ExpressCard Slot	Not Tested
Fingerprint Reader	Not Tested
Webcam	Works
Touch Pad	Works
Track Point	Works
Suspend/Resume	Works