How to open Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3 – disassembly and upgrade options

Ensure the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3 is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage.
Remove the 10 Torx-head screws from the bottom of the laptop.
Extract the stylus from its garage to prevent damage during the prying process.
Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom panel off, starting from one corner and carefully working your way around.

Hint: Be cautious during the prying process to avoid damaging internal components or the clips holding the panel in place.

Step 2: Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard to ensure safety during the removal process.
Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws securing the 60Wh battery, then carefully lift it away from the chassis.

More info: The 60Wh battery pack provides reliable battery life, suitable for extended periods of work or study away from a power source.

Memory Upgrade

Identify the soldered 8GB of memory on the motherboard alongside the single SODIMM slot available for DDR4 RAM expansion.

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Storage Upgrade

Locate the two M.2 PCIe x4 slots that support Gen 4 SSDs for fast data access and storage expansion.

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Cooling System Overview

The cooling solution in the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3 includes two heat pipes, a heat sink, a large fan for efficient heat dissipation, and a small heat spreader for the VRMs, ensuring the device remains cool under load.