How to open Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14″, 2022) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Highlights How to open Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14", 2022) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Alex Iliev 08 February 2023 / 19:20 | 0

Getting inside this device is not a hard job. However, there is not much to do there, besides accessing the M.2 storage slot.

Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14″, 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.

#CommissionsEarned

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14

Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
VideoCard: AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (R4000/5000, 15W)
RAM: 4GB RAM
STORAGE: 128GB SSD

Detailed review

$349^.00

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
VideoCard: AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

Detailed review

$569^.00

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
VideoCard: AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

Detailed review

$609^.99

View all results

1. Remove the bottom plate

To open this device, you need to undo 9 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the chassis.

2. Remove the battery

This device comes with a 52.5Wh battery pack. To remove it, unplug the connector from the motherboard, and undo the three Phillips-head screws, keeping it in place.

3. Upgrade memory and storage

Memory-wise, you can get up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, working in dual-channel mode. Unfortunately, it is soldered to the motherboard. As for the storage, you get one M.2 PCIe x4 slot.

4. Cooling system

In terms of cooling, you get two heat pipes, a heat sink, and a large fan. Furthermore, the VRMs come with a heat spreader.

Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14″, 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14", 2022) in-depth review

Lenovo produces a lot of machines that focus on affordability. In fact, it was once the brand's identity. Now, its notebooks are a combination of high-quality materials, powerful hardware, and again - competitive pricing.One such machine is the IdeaPad Flex 5 (14", 2022). It comes in an AMD and an Intel option. Frankly, we had the former, which may provide a hint of disappointment on everyone's faces, once you take a look at the specs sheet.Yes, while Lenovo has picked the latest and greatest from Intel, the Team Red solution only features the rebranded Zen 2 chips, maxing out with th[...]

Read the full review