How to open Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14″, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options
Unlike many laptops with similar hardware, this one doesn’t really offer memory expansion.
Check out all Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14″, 2023) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.
1. Remove the bottom plate
To get access to this notebook’s internals, you need to undo a total of 6 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the back.
2. Remove the battery
Here, we find a 73Wh battery pack. To take it out, unplug the battery connector, then undo the three Phillips-head screws that keep the unit in place.
3. Upgrade memory and storage
Memory-wise, you get 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM soldered to the motherboard. Unfortunately, it can’t be expanded. However, it runs at 6400MHz, which is pretty fast. As for storage, there is one M.2 PCIe x4 slot, which works with Gen 4 SSDs.
4. Cooling system
Then comes the cooling. It comprises two heat pipes, two heat sinks, and two fans. In addition, you get some heat spreaders for the VRMs and the graphics memory.
Check out all Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14″, 2023) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14", 14ARP8) in-depth review
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Pros
- Good battery life
- Super rigid chassis
- 100% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3, and accurate colors with our profiles (LEN145-3K)
- No PWM (LEN145-3K)
- 1x USB4 + Gen 4 SSD support
- IR face recognition
- Proximity sensor
Cons
- No SD card reader
- Soldered memory