How to open Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16″ (Gen 9, 16IRU9) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16" (Gen 9, 16IRU9) - disassembly and upgrade options

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

Processor: Intel Core 5 120U
VideoCard: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

Processor: Intel Core 5 120U
VideoCard: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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Opening the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16″ (Gen 9, 16IRU9)

Undo the 10 Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel.
Insert a thin plastic tool in the top two corners and begin popping the sides and front.
Once done, pry the back to fully detach the panel.

More info: Here’s how the internal components of the laptop look once exposed.

Battery Removal

The 47Wh battery is secured with two Phillips-head screws. Undo them to detach the unit.
Pull out the connector from the motherboard to fully remove the battery.

Note: This battery offers around 8 hours of video playback.

Memory and Storage

Unfortunately, the DDR5-5200MHz RAM is soldered. You can configure it with 8GB (single-channel) or 16GB (dual-channel) memory.
There is one M.2 slot compatible with 2242 Gen 4 SSDs, located just below the replaceable Wi-Fi card.
The preinstalled NVMe drive is cooled by a thermal pad located below the SSD.

Cooling System

The cooling system is suitable for the laptop’s 15W CPU. It features a single fan, a long heat pipe, a top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16IRU9) in-depth review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16" Gen 9 is a typical non-expensive device for normal home or office work. It relies on Raptor Lake-U Refresh CPUs which are almost virtually the same as their 13th gen siblings aside from the slightly bumped clocks. The port selection is acceptable while the upgradability isn't. Still, you can change the SSD or replace the WiFi 6 card. This Lenovo series is designed for general use, not gaming, so it doesn't have dedicated graphics card options. However, our laptop can show 76 FPS in CS2 on Low settings which isn't a bad result for an iGPU.There is just one disp[...]

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Pros

The keyboard doesn't get hot during heavy CPU stress
Compact for a 16-incher (1.74 kg / 17.9 mm)
Adequate performance for daily or office tasks
PWM-free display (LEN9156)
16:10 aspect ratio and wide viewing angles (LEN9156)
300 nits of max brightness (LEN9156)
Optional 1080p Web camera + fingerprint reader
Privacy shutter
Decent keyboard with optional backlight
Acceptable port selection with 3x USBs and an SD card reader
The Core 7 150U can maintain a 3.43 GHz / 2.58 GHz P and E-core clock in long loads
Good battery life considering the 47Wh capacity (~ 8 hours of videos)
Fair price