📶 Quectel EM120R-GL LTE WWAN Modem for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, T14, T14s, X13 Gen 2 📶

🖥️ Quectel EM120R-GL | 4G LTE-A Cat 12 | M.2 Key B 3042 | PCIe | FRU 5W10V25820

Genuine Quectel EM120R-GL 4G LTE modem based on the Qualcomm SDX24, with the Lenovo FRU 5W10V25820 label, for second-generation ThinkPad laptops with a WWAN slot. This unit comes from a ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, to which Lenovo assigns this modem model (substitute 5W10V25813). Part sourced from a working device and tested - we guarantee 100% functionality. In the Lenovo parts catalogue FRU 5W10V25820 is listed as “Quectel SDX24 EM120R-GL 4G LTE CAT12 PCIE WWAN module”.

⚙️ PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

The EM120R-GL is a global LTE Advanced Category 12 module compliant with 3GPP Release 14: theoretically up to 600 Mbps download and 150 Mbps upload, with carrier aggregation (up to 3 downlink carriers) and 256QAM. It has a built-in GNSS receiver (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo), so the laptop can determine its location without Wi-Fi. M.2 Key B form factor, 30 × 42 mm, PCIe interface. The board has two antenna connectors: M (main antenna, marked Orange) and D/G (diversity and GNSS antenna, marked Blue). Label details: Model EM120R-GL, FRU PN 5W10V25820, FCC ID XMR2020EM120RGL, IC 10224A-2020EM120GL.

📋 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Part name: 4G LTE WWAN modem
Brand: Lenovo ThinkPad / Quectel
Model: Quectel EM120R-GL (Qualcomm SDX24)
Compatible model: ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, T14 Gen 2, T14s Gen 2, T15 Gen 2, T15p Gen 2, X13 Gen 2, X13 Yoga Gen 2, L14 Gen 2, L15 Gen 2, P14s Gen 2, P15s Gen 2, P15v Gen 2
Standard: LTE-A Cat 12, 3GPP Release 14
Speed: up to 600 Mbps download, up to 150 Mbps upload (theoretical)
GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Form factor: M.2 Key B, 30 × 42 mm (3042)
Interface: PCIe
Antenna connectors: 2 (M - Orange, D/G - Blue)
Condition: Used (removed from a working device, tested)
Warranty: 6 months
FRU: 5W10V25820
Replacement numbers (Lenovo): 5W10V25859 (Equivalent), 5W10V25813 (Substitute)
Markings on the module: Model EM120R-GL, FCC ID XMR2020EM120RGL, IC 10224A-2020EM120GL

🌟 KEY ADVANTAGES

🔹 Genuine Lenovo module - with the FRU 5W10V25820 label, i.e. the version Lenovo specifies for the ThinkPads on the compatibility list
🔹 Internet without Wi-Fi or a hotspot - insert a SIM card and work on the train, at a client's office or anywhere else without hunting for a network
🔹 LTE-A Cat 12 up to 600 Mbps - large files and video calls run smoothly on mobile internet too
🔹 Built-in GNSS - maps and location services work outside Wi-Fi range
🔹 Many ThinkPad models - Lenovo assigns this modem or its equivalents 5W10V25859 and 5W10V25813 to 12 models (Intel and AMD versions), from the X1 Yoga Gen 6 to the T14, T14s, X13 and P15v Gen 2

🔢 PART NUMBERS

FRU: 5W10V25820
Replacement numbers (Lenovo): 5W10V25859 (Equivalent), 5W10V25813 (Substitute)
Manufacturer model: Quectel EM120R-GL
Compatibility according to Lenovo documentation:
According to Lenovo for FRU 5W10V25820:
• T14 Gen 2 (Type 20W1), T14s Gen 2 (Type 20WN), T15 Gen 2 (Type 20W5), X13 Gen 2 (Type 20WL), X13 Yoga Gen 2 (Type 20W9), L14 Gen 2 (Type 20X2)
According to Lenovo for substitute 5W10V25813 (Wireless,WAN,QTL,EM120R-GL):
• X1 Yoga 6th Gen (Type 20XY, 20Y0)
• T14 Gen 2 (Type 20W0, 20W1), T14s Gen 2 (Type 20WM, 20WN), T15 Gen 2 (Type 20W4, 20W5)
• X13 Gen 2 (Type 20WK, 20WL), X13 Yoga Gen 2 (Type 20W8, 20W9)
• L14 Gen 2 (Type 20X1, 20X2), L15 Gen 2 (Type 20X3, 20X4)
• P14s Gen 2 (Type 20VX, 20VY), P15s Gen 2 (Type 20W6, 20W7)
According to Lenovo for equivalent 5W10V25859 (Wireless,WWAN,QTL,EM120; Equivalent), additionally:
• AMD versions: T14 Gen 2 (Type 20XK, 20XL), T14s Gen 2 (Type 20XF, 20XG), X13 Gen 2 (Type 20XJ), P14s Gen 2 (Type 21A0, 21A1), L14 Gen 2 (Type 20X6), L15 Gen 2 (Type 20X7, 20X8)
• T15p Gen 2 (Type 21A7, 21A8), P15v Gen 2 (Type 21AA)
The laptop needs an M.2 Key B WWAN slot and WWAN antennas fitted.

❓ WHEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE THE WWAN MODEM?

• Problem with no mobile internet - the system does not see the modem or does not detect the SIM card
• Problem with a failed modem - the LTE connection drops and the modem shows an error in Device Manager
• Problem with no modem in a laptop that has a WWAN slot - you want to add LTE internet to your ThinkPad
• Problem with slow or unstable LTE on an older module - the EM120R-GL supports Cat 12 carrier aggregation
• Problem with choosing a modem - you need a module with a FRU number Lenovo assigns to your model

🔧 INSTALLATION PROCESS (X1 Yoga Gen 6 per HMM)

1. Turn off the laptop, disconnect the power adapter and disable the built-in battery in ThinkPad Setup (Disable built-in battery)
2. Remove the base cover assembly
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the old modem
4. Remove the screw securing the modem (M2 × 2.2 mm, big-hat) and take the module out of the M.2 slot
5. Insert the EM120R-GL modem into the slot at a slight angle, press it down and tighten the screw to 0.181 Nm
6. Connect the antenna cables: orange to the M connector (Orange), blue to the D/G connector (Blue)
7. Refit the cover, connect the power adapter, insert a SIM card and check the modem in the system
Replacement by a technical service or a person experienced in laptop repairs is recommended.

🎯 INTENDED USE

The modem is intended for users of second-generation ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, T14, T14s, T15, T15p, X13, X13 Yoga, L14, L15, P14s, P15s and P15v laptops who want to replace a failed modem or add LTE internet to a laptop with a WWAN slot. It suits people who work on the move and business laptops with a company SIM card. The exact appearance and condition of the item are shown in the photos.

✅ COMPATIBILITY GUARANTEE

The modem has been tested and works according to the LTE-A Cat 12 specification. We guarantee compatibility within FRU 5W10V25820 and 100% functionality, covered by a 6-month warranty. In case of any compatibility problems, we offer a hassle-free return within 14 days.

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