How to open Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14″ AMD) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14" AMD) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 12 July 2024 / 17:48 0

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Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 760M
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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$599^.00

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 760M
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

Detailed review

$599^.00

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
VideoCard: AMD Radeon 760M
RAM: 8GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

Detailed review

$649^.00

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Opening the Device

Undo the seven Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Raise the top two edges with a thin plastic tool and pry the sides.
Pop the front but do not pry the back.
Slightly lift the front of the plate and push it forward to remove it.

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

Battery Removal

Pull out the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 3 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The device uses a 71Wh battery, providing approximately 10 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The memory is soldered but works in dual-channel mode. The device can be configured with 8GB LPDDR5-6400MHz or 16GB LPDDR5x-6400MHz RAM.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot compatible with 2242 Gen 4 SSDs.
Remove the preinstalled SSD and the thermal pad beneath 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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Cooling System Overview

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

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (14AHP9) in-depth review

If the Intel-based Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14, Gen 9) is all you need in terms of transforming capabilities and chassis rigidity but you prefer AMD CPUs, you can get the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14" AMD). These two devices look virtually the same. Of course, there are some differences here and there. This time around, you can rely on 28W AMD Zen 4 Hawk Point-HS CPUs. Just like the Intel version, there are no dGPU options and you get the integrated AMD Radeon 760M or Radeon 780M for graphics tasks.Again, the memory is soldered but the port selection looks good thanks to the two Type-C ports that[...]

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Pros

Rigid aluminum build
The fan is almost quiet during full CPU loads in "Performance" mode
309 nits max brightness (LEN8884)
Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LEN8884)
Good audio quality
Type-C charging
1080p IR camera with a privacy shutter
Modern I/O with two Type-C ports and MicroSD card reader
The CPU can sustain decent clocks in short and medium loads (~3.85 GHz - 3.53 GHz)
Great backlit keyboard + smooth touchpad
Optional fingerprint reader
Smooth 360-degree hinge that supports laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes
Optional Lenovo Pen

Cons

Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
The CPU clocks and power limit are below the official base values in longer loads (2.76 GHz / 24W)
No Thunderbolt 4 support unlike the Intel model
50% sRGB coverage (LEN8884)

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