How to open Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 (Intel) – disassembly and upgrade options

Ensure the laptop is powered off and placed on a clean, static-free surface.
Remove the 9 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Note that the screws on the bottom are not captive.
Use a thin plastic tool to pop the panel starting at the top two corners, then fully pry the back and work your way around the sides and the front to remove the panel.

Step 2: Battery Removal

Locate the 45Wh battery (71Wh optional model available).
Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.
Remove the five Phillips-head screws securing the battery and lift it out of the chassis.

More info: The battery provides up to 10 hours of Web browsing or 8 hours of video playback.

Memory Upgrade

Identify the RAM area covered by foil. Carefully remove or peel back the foil to access the SODIMM slots.
Note the two SODIMM slots which support up to 64GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.

More info: Despite the official maximum being 64GB, the CPU’s support for up to 96GB allows for potentially higher memory capacity.

You can buy DDR5 RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

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

Storage Upgrade

Locate the two M.2 slots suitable for both 2242 or 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. Note the thermal pad below the preinstalled NVMe for cooling.

You can buy Gen 4 M.2 SSDs here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Step 3: Cooling System Overview

Inspect the cooling system, which includes a large fan, two heat pipes, a long top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader, suitable for managing heat in an iGPU-only configuration.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 (Intel) in-depth review

The Intel version of the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 is a business machine that doesn't cost a whole fortune or at least if you go for a more modest CPU option. Speaking of which, this device can be found with 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake U, P, or H-series processors so pick your configuration carefully depending on your needs. The good news is that the nice upgradability and the modern port selection are available for all machines.Display-wise, you can choose among five IPS models - three 1200p variants (one of them is a touchscreen) and two 1600p panels (one with 60Hz and one with 120Hz refr[...]

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Pros

Near-silent fan even under max CPU stress
Snappy performance for daily tasks
2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
PWM-free display that offers a very good contrast ratio (LEN160WUXGA (LEN9156))
16:10 aspect ratio, 353 nits max brightness, and wide viewing angles (LEN160WUXGA (LEN9156))
Has an aluminum lid
Optional IR Web camera + fingerprint reader
Has a privacy shutter
Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard with optional backlight
Good port selection
Decent CPU clocks in short loads
Long battery life