How to open Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14, Gen 9) – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the six Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Use a lever tool to lift the zone behind the hinge near the top corners to create a slight gap.
Pry the sides with a thin plastic tool, starting with one side and then the other.
Once the sides are pried, move to the front and pry it open.
Lift the rear and insert a thin plastic tool between the plate and the chassis. Slide the tool until the back is fully popped.

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

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector.
Undo the 2 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The device uses a 65Wh battery, providing approximately 13 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: The memory is soldered. The device can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-7467MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot for 2242 or 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
Undo the Phillips-head screw securing the SSD.
Unglue the small plastic holder to release the SSD.
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 two fans, a pair of heat pipes, two top-mounted heat sinks, and a single large heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

Note: The cooling system is sufficient for this type of notebook.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14", Gen 9) in-depth review

When it comes to small and powerful machines, Lenovo and its well-known Yoga lineup provide a large number of devices of various sizes. If you are on the hunt for something powerful and light, the Yoga Slim 7i (14", Gen 9) could impress you with its snappy performance thanks to the 28W Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. Considering the size of this notebook, the lack of dGPUs isn't unusual. However, the integrated Intel Arc (8-Cores) or Arc (7-Cores) has enough power for playing light games with a high FPS.The machine has a 65Wh battery that supports Rapid Charge. If you are often on the go and you v[...]

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