How to open Lenovo LOQ 15i (Gen 9) – disassembly and upgrade options

Ensure the Lenovo LOQ 15i (Gen 9) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage.
Remove the 10 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop.
Start prying the panel with a thin plastic tool from one of the top two corners. Proceed with caution as the plastic may feel bendable.
Continue to pop the back, then the sides, with the front being the last part to pry open.

Caution: Apply gentle pressure to avoid damaging the bendable parts of the casing.

Step 2: Removing the Battery

Disconnect the battery by detaching its connector from the motherboard.
Undo the four Phillips-head screws holding the 60Wh battery
Carefully remove it from the chassis.

More info: The 60Wh battery offers up to 3 hours and 8 minutes of web browsing or 2 hours and 47 minutes of video playback, indicating moderate battery life.

Memory Upgrade

Locate the RAM zone covered by a metal plate. Note the thermal pads inside the cover for cooling the memory sticks.
The laptop supports up to 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz or 5600MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.

Upgrade Advice: Installing memory in dual-channel mode can significantly enhance system performance, especially for demanding applications and multitasking.

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Storage Upgrade

Identify the two M.2 slots that accommodate both 2242 and 2280 Gen 4 SSDs for storage expansion.
Consider upgrading or adding SSDs to increase storage space and speed.

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Cooling System Overview

Examine the cooling system, which includes two large fans, one thick heat pipe shared between the CPU and the GPU, an additional heat pipe for each chip, and two heat sinks connected to two large metal plates.