How to open Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14″) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14″) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 12 July 2024 / 17:48 0

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 760M
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 760M
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 760M
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Opening the Device

Undo the four Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Use a thin prying tool to open a gap by prying the top two corners or the zones behind the hinges.
Pry the sides and the front, leaving the back for last.

More info: Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard.
Undo the 3 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The notebook uses a 57Wh battery, providing approximately 11 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: All devices are configured with soldered 16GB of LPDDR5x-6400MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot for 2242 Gen 4 SSDs.
Remove the preinstalled SSD and the thermal pad below it, if present.
Install the new SSD in the slot.

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

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Cooling System Overview

The cooling system includes one large fan, two heat pipes, one heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14APH9) in-depth review

If you need a small 2-in-1 laptop in 2024, you can choose from a lot of machines. Lenovo is one of the leading manufacturers in this category of devices. If the price of the all-metal Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14, Gen 9) or Yoga 9i (14, Gen 9) is too hefty for your budget, you can have a look at the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 9) which isn't that costly and it's offered with snappy hardware. This includes two 45W AMD Zen 4 Hawk Point-HS CPUs alongside AMD Radeon 760M or 780M for graphics tasks. Just like many other compact transformers, the upgradability is as limited as it gets. However, the port sel[...]

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