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

Undo the seven Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Lift the top two corners with a thin plastic tool to create a gap and pry the sides.
Pry the front of the panel.
Do not pop the back; instead, lift the front of the panel and slide it forward to remove it.

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

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the motherboard.
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 20 hours of web browsing or 13 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The RAM is soldered. The device can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-7467MHz memory in dual-channel mode. The metal cap above the chips can be popped with a lever tool to view the soldered modules.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot for 2242 Gen 4 SSDs.
Remove the NVMe drive and the thermal pad below it.
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 cooling system includes one large fan, a pair of long heat pipes, one heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

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Pros

Solid aluminum build
The fan remains almost quiet during full CPU loads in "Performance" mode
100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage (LEN88AC)
High max brightness in SDR (387 nits) and HDR mode (594 nits) (LEN88AC)
Infinite contrast ratio + 16:10 aspect ratio (LEN88AC)
Good audio quality
Type-C charging
1080p IR camera with an E-shutter
Modern I/O with two Thunderbolt 4 ports and MicroSD card reader
The CPU can sustain good clocks and power limits in short and medium loads (~2.8 GHz / 2.30GHz for the P and E cores + 53W)
Comfortable backlit keyboard plus smooth touchpad
Optional fingerprint reader and Intel Evo certification
Smooth 360-degree hinge that supports laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes
Optional Lenovo Pen