How to open Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 (14″ AMD) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 (14" AMD) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 15 July 2024 / 11:52 | 0

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 760M
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 780M
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

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

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Opening the Device

Undo the six Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Raise the two sections behind the hinge cover near the top two corners.
Use a thin plastic tool to pop the sides and the front.
Fully pry the back to remove the bottom panel.

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

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Untangle the speaker cable around the battery housing.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The laptop has an optional 57Wh battery, with the default version being a 47Wh model. The capacity provides approximately 11 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The RAM is soldered. The device can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-6400MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with 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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Wi-Fi Card

The Wi-Fi card is located to the right of the fan.

Cooling System Overview

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

Note: The thermal system is designed to provide efficient cooling for an iGPU-only laptop.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (14APH9) in-depth review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 (14" AMD) is a compact multipurpose machine. Its Gen 8 predecessor is powered by 15W Zen 3 Barcelo-U Refresh chips while the new kid on the block relies on the more thirsty and powerful 45W AMD Zen 4 Hawk Point-HS processors. These chips also require significant cooling. On the bright side, the thermal system of this laptop doesn't look weak so you can expect adequate overall performance.This is a thin 14-incher and that's why the absence of dGPU options isn't something unexpected. Since the CPUs have a hefty power limit this also has a positive impact on th[...]

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