Lenovo ThinkPad E460
Yes. At least 2 slots, up to 12 GB seen working.
It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- At least 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Firmware lists
- 4 sockets, but no machine in the reports had more than 2 filled. Many laptops list sockets that aren't there, and some workstations hide two slots under the keyboard.
- Type
- DDR3-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 12 GB; one machine runs 12 GB
- Firmware says
- 16 GB maximum
- How sure
- 3 of 3 reports show this layout
Worked out from 3 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
Batteries in these laptops report 47 Wh.
That is the design capacity the batteries themselves report, and the label can read 1 to 3 Wh higher. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours before you order.
From 3 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
IllustrationQuestions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Lenovo ThinkPad E460?
Yes. At least 2 slots, up to 12 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Lenovo ThinkPad E460 use?
DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).
What battery does the Lenovo ThinkPad E460 use?
Batteries in these laptops report 47 Wh, going by 3 reports. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours.
Is this my laptop?
Check the label on the bottom. It should say ThinkPad E460, and the type code starts with 20EU. Other type codes share this name: 20ET.