💻 RECONDITIONED LENOVO THINKPAD T470s

Intel Core i5-6300U • 8 GB DDR4 • 256 GB NVMe SSD • 14-inch Full HD 1920 × 1080 Display • Windows 11 Professional

🔄 Updated on October 30, 2026
💰 $200 CAD
🛡️ 60-day limited hardware warranty
✅ Inspected, tested, and prepared by our technician
🔌 Lenovo charger included

😊 In simple terms

A ThinkPad for working at your desk, near an outlet: documents, emails, studies, and light remote work. Its 14-inch Full HD screen and backlit keyboard are practical for everyday tasks.

Its 8 GB of memory allows for routine multitasking; its 256 GB NVMe SSD is used for Windows, software, and your files. The Lenovo charger is included.

🔋 Important: total observed battery life is less than 10 minutes. It should be considered a computer to be used while plugged in. Battery 1 accepts charging, but lasts about 10 minutes at most; battery 2 provides no battery life.

🔒 The BIOS is locked: you cannot change its settings. However, the store successfully performed a USB boot, Windows reinstallation, and boot from the SSD. The lock remains in place.

At $200 CAD, it is mainly suitable for desktop use on mains power, not for travel without an outlet, demanding modern games, or intensive editing. 60-day hardware warranty, batteries and battery life excluded.

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📖 Full detailed sheet

🔎 Key points to remember before purchase

🔋 Total observed battery life is less than 10 minutes. Two batteries are present: battery 1, maximum of about 10 minutes according to the store; battery 2, no battery life. For normal use, plan to leave the laptop plugged in.

🔒 Locked BIOS: no BIOS settings can be changed, confirmed by the store. USB boot, Windows reinstallation, and boot from the SSD have been successfully tested. The lock remains in place.

• Core i5-6300U: 2 cores / 4 threads.
• 8 GB DDR4 installed; stated maximum: 24 GB DDR4.
• 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD.
• Windows 11 Professional installed and activated.
• 14-inch Full HD (FHD) screen, 1920 × 1080 resolution, matte anti-glare.
• Backlit ThinkPad keyboard.
• Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HD webcam.
• Built-in HDMI port.
• Lenovo charger included.
• 60-day hardware warranty; batteries and battery life excluded.

💳 Payment

At $200, this ThinkPad loves its desk… and its power outlet! ☕

📋 Store policy

Online returns at the customer's expense.

🪟 Windows 11 Professional installed and activated

Windows 11 Professional is installed, activated, and configured for use.

Windows and installed programs are excluded from the hardware warranty.

💰 Value comparison: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s

Estimates provided by LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE, not from an independent report of current listings. The historical new price is not the documented purchase price of this copy nor a pre-discount price. Configurations and terms of sale may differ.

To compare fairly, consider the preparation and warranty, but also the batteries and the BIOS. Another device with good battery life and accessible BIOS does not offer the same use.

⭐ A ThinkPad for working near an outlet

The Lenovo ThinkPad T470s is a professional-grade laptop for office work, administrative tasks, studies, and light remote work. With its Core i5-6300U, 8 GB DDR4, and 256 GB NVMe SSD, it offers a configuration for everyday uses compatible with this hardware.

Set it up at your desk, plug in its charger, and use it to write your documents, check your emails, or organize your files. Its Full HD screen offers a resolution of 1920 × 1080. Its backlit keyboard makes it easier to read the keys when ambient lighting decreases.

This copy is not recommended for mobile battery life: less than 10 minutes were observed. Its BIOS is also locked and no BIOS settings can be changed. These particularities should be considered before purchase, even if installation and boot tests were successful.

🚀 The role of the NVMe SSD

The 256 GB NVMe SSD promotes Windows boot, application opening, and system responsiveness compared to a traditional hard drive. Actual speed also depends on the software, processor, and memory; no "instant" opening is guaranteed.

Usable space is less than 256 GB after formatting and the installation of Windows and software.

📊 CPU Comparison

📊 Graph 1 — PassMark CPU Mark

Common scale from 0 to 3,198 points.

Celeron N4000: 1,433 points

Core i5-6300U: 3,198 points

Core i5-6300U Single Thread: 1,628 points. Distinct indicator from CPU Mark, not represented on the same scale.

🧮 Graph 2 — Cores and threads

Common scale from 0 to 4. Blue: physical cores. Green: threads.

Celeron N4000: 2 cores / 2 threads

Core i5-6300U: 2 cores / 4 threads

The Core i5-6300U has two physical cores and four threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading technology.

PassMark PerformanceTest V10 benchmark scores provided in LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE's research: N4000 1,433, i5-6300U 3,198, Single Thread i5-6300U 1,628. The date of the report of the additions is not specified. The N4000 benchmark was already assigned to cpubenchmark.net, consulted on October 11, 2026; 2018 corresponds to its first appearance in the graph.

These are averages of processor models, not tests of this copy. Values may change. Score differences do not guarantee identical speed differences in a software or game.

⚙️ Technical specifications

🔌 Connectivity and ports

• 3 USB 3.0 ports.
• USB Type-C.
• Built-in HDMI port.
• SD card reader.
• 3.5 mm combined headphone / microphone jack.
• Lenovo power connector.
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• HD webcam.

The presence of a USB Type-C port does not confirm all its charging or display functions here.

📏 Dimensions and weight

Approximate reference dimensions: width 33.10 cm, depth 22.68 cm, thickness 1.69 to 1.88 cm. 14-inch screen.

Estimated weight of the laptop with its two internal batteries: 2.90 lb. With the charger and its power cord: 3.62 lb, excluding packaging. See the details of the estimates in the included accessories section.

✅ Checks performed

Before being put up for sale, this computer was inspected and subjected to the following checks:

• System startup and shutdown.
• Processor check.
• RAM validation and testing.
• NVMe SSD check.
• Backlit keyboard check.
• Touchpad check.
• Wi-Fi test.
• Bluetooth test.
• Webcam check.
• Speaker check.
• USB port check.
• HDMI port check.
• Lenovo charger check.
• SSD boot test.
• Installation and activation of Windows 11 Professional.
• Functional USB key boot and Windows reinstallation despite the locked BIOS.
• Confirmed by the store: no BIOS settings can be changed.
• Removal of previous data.
• Cleaning and preparation for the new user.

🔋 Important battery information

Two original batteries are present.

• Battery 1: detected and accepting charge, with a maximum of about 10 minutes according to the store's observations.
• Battery 2: no battery life.

The total observed battery life is less than 10 minutes. A battery that accepts charge does not mean sufficient battery life.

For normal use, consider this computer as a desktop used on power, near an outlet. The Lenovo charger is included.

No warranty is offered on the current batteries, their capacity or their battery life.

🔋 Future replacement: where to find the batteries and at what price?

The ThinkPad T470s uses two internal batteries, one in the front and one in the back. You can replace one or the other, or both. Access is by removing the screwed-on bottom panel; they are not external batteries to be unclipped.

• Battery 1, front / Front: compatible reference 01AV441 / SB10K97566, 11.4 V / 24 Wh.
• Battery 2, rear / Rear: compatible reference 01AV444 / SB10K97569, 11.25 V / 26 Wh.

References and features provided by the store. The front and rear batteries are different: order the one that corresponds to the slot to be replaced and the T470s. These replacement references do not identify the currently installed batteries.

The prices below are in Canadian dollars, per unit: they cover a single battery, not the pair. Prices, times, and warranties provided by LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE on October 14, 2026.

Prices and conditions may change depending on the offer, the reference, and the seller. Times are estimates. Check the total to pay, applicable fees, and warranty conditions before ordering. The warranties in the table concern the battery purchased from the chosen supplier; they are distinct from the 60-day hardware warranty of the laptop.

🔒 Locked BIOS

No BIOS settings can be changed on this unit, confirmed by the store. The lock remains present.

The store's tests confirmed:

• Functional USB key boot without problems during tests.
• Functional Windows reinstallation by USB key.
• Normal boot on the NVMe SSD.
• Daily use of the system without observed restrictions during these tests.

USB booting does not require changing the BIOS settings here. These results do not mean that the lock is removed. If your use requires changing the BIOS settings, this unit is not suitable for this need.

🔧 Upgrade possibilities

• Memory: announced maximum of 24 GB DDR4 for this unit; choose a compatible configuration.
• Replacement of the NVMe SSD with a compatible model of higher capacity.
• Replacement of the batteries with suitable references.
• Certain ThinkPad docking stations, after validation of their exact compatibility.

The availability of parts is not guaranteed. No BIOS settings can be changed; any upgrade must take this limitation into account.

💿 Included software

Microsoft Office Professional Blue Enterprise 2007

Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Outlook • Access • Publisher • OneNote

Antidote

Spelling and writing aid.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

PDF reading.

Google Chrome

Internet browsing.

Microsoft Edge

Web browsing.

VLC Media Player

Audio and video playback.

The software and operating system are excluded from the hardware warranty.

✅ Included device and accessory

📦 Preparation and shipping

Product cleaned and prepared for the new user, previous data removed, carefully packaged.

🌍 Shipping worldwide, depending on the destinations and applicable conditions. Processing according to the payment method.

In-store pickup possible at 423 boul. Lacombe, Repentigny, QC J5Z 1N9.

🛡️ Limited 60-day hardware warranty

60-day warranty from the date of purchase, according to the conditions provided for this unit. Invoice required for any service request.

❓ FAQ

Is the laptop ready to use?

Yes. Windows 11 Professional is installed, activated, and configured. Use the charger for normal sessions.

Is the charger included?

Yes, a Lenovo charger is included.

Do the batteries work?

Two batteries are present. Battery 1 is detected and accepts charge, with a maximum of about 10 minutes; battery 2 offers no battery life. The total observed battery life remains less than 10 minutes.

Can it be used without being plugged in?

Very briefly. It should be considered as a computer mainly used on power, and not as a portable for travel.

Is the BIOS Lock a problem?

It prevents any changes to the BIOS settings. However, booting from a USB flash drive, reinstalling Windows via USB, and booting from the SSD have all been successfully tested. The lock remains in place.

Is the keyboard backlit?

Yes, the backlight has been tested by the store.

Can memory be added?

The maximum memory for this model is 24 GB of DDR4, with a compatible configuration.

Can I connect an external monitor?

Yes, via the built-in HDMI port, with a compatible monitor and cable. The display functions of the USB Type-C port are not confirmed in this listing.

Is it suitable for remote work and studying?

Yes, for office tasks compatible with this configuration, at a workstation near an electrical outlet.

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• Individually inspected product.
• Operation verified.
• NVMe SSD tested.
• Windows 11 Pro activated.
• Lenovo charger included.
• 60-day hardware warranty.
• Carefully packaged.
• Fast shipping.

For $200 CAD, a ThinkPad for office work near an electrical outlet, with an NVMe SSD, backlit keyboard, and clearly stated battery and BIOS limitations.

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