Lenovo ThinkPad L480 Repair
If your Lenovo ThinkPad L480 has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. It is a 14-inch laptop from 2018, identified by machine types 20LS, 20LT. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Machine types
- 20LS, 20LT
- Released
- 2018
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
A broken 14-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
Charging is over USB-C. A loose or dead port is replaced where it is a separate part, or repaired on the motherboard where it is soldered.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Lenovo ThinkPad L480 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
Windows repair and reinstall
The Lenovo ThinkPad L480 meets Microsoft's Windows 11 requirements in most configurations. We upgrade from Windows 10, which reached end of support in October 2025, or reinstall Windows 11 cleanly with your files kept.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
Keyboard and trackpad repair
The keyboard is a separate part on most ThinkPads and is replaced without disturbing the rest of the machine. Trackpad and TrackPoint buttons are replaced the same way.
We also carry out motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Lenovo ThinkPad L480, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
What we see on the bench
- ThinkPad E and L series are simple to work on, and most have a replaceable SSD and at least one memory slot.
- Plastic chassis parts around the hinges can crack on older E-series machines.
Data recovery from the Lenovo ThinkPad L480
The SSD in the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Lenovo ThinkPad E and L Series range are the older Lenovo ThinkPad E470 (2017) and the newer Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (2019).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My Lenovo ThinkPad L480 will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Where do I find the model number on my laptop?
The base label shows the model name and a machine type, four characters such as 20W0 or 82H8. For this model, look for 20LS or 20LT.
Can the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 run Windows 11?
Yes, in most configurations.