How to open Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 (16) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 (16) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Simeon Nikolov 21 October 2024 / 17:00 0

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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Processor: Intel Core i5-14500HX
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 95W)
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

Detailed review

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

Detailed review

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Opening the Device

Undo eight Torx-head screws on the bottom of the notebook.
The two bottom corners will be slightly raised; start prying from the front.
Work your way around the sides and the rear to fully detach the bottom panel.

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

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard.
Undo the six Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis.
Lift and remove the 80Wh battery.

Note: The battery capacity is sufficient for around 4 hours and 30 minutes of video playback.

Memory Upgrade

The RAM section is covered by a metal shroud. Use a lever tool to pop it open.
According to Lenovo, the two SODIMMs can support up to 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.
The CPU can handle up to 192GB, so the laptop may support more memory than the official limit.

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

Storage Upgrade

This device has two M.2 slots compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
The preinstalled NVMe is protected by a metal plate with a long thermal pad on the inside.

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

You can buy compatible SSDs here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Cooling System Overview

The cooling system includes two large fans.
It has one long thick heat pipe shared between the CPU and GPU and an additional pipe for each chip.
There are two heat sinks and two sizeable metal cooling plates for effective heat dissipation.

Note: The Wi-Fi card is positioned below the right fan.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 in-depth review

If you are a hybrid worker or content creator who travels a lot and needs a powerful big-screen laptop that doesn't weigh a ton, your options are kind of limited. Not all hope is lost since devices like the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 (16") exist. This one has a sub-20 mm profile but you can order it with a 55W Intel Core i9-14900HX and a GeForce RTX 4060 (just like we did). MUX switch is also onboard.You can choose from two IPS panels. The base display is okay for a non-gaming notebook - 1600p 60Hz unit. The optional model is way more interesting because of the higher 2000p resolution and [...]

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Pros

Solid aluminum chassis
Great overall performance given the thin profile
The fans aren't too noisy under full CPU loads in "Extreme Performance" mode
408 nits of max brightness (CSO1626)
Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (CSO1626)
100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (CSO1626)
PWM-free (CSO1626)
Good audio quality
IR Web camera with privacy shutter
Modern port selection with 5x USB ports and an SD card reader
The i9-14900HX can maintain high P-core and E-core clocks in long loads (~3.06 GHz / 2.55 GHz)
The RTX 4060 can sustain a stable 2640 MHz core clock during gaming
Comfortable backlit keyboard + big and smooth glass touchpad
2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
The bottom panel is easy to open
Snappy NVMe (SAMSUNG MZVL21T0HCLR-00BL2)
Fingerprint reader
MUX switch
G-Sync + Advanced Optimus (for the RTX 4060-based models with 2000p screen)