Inside Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2021) – disassembly and upgrade options

The IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2021) is one of the most impressive budget laptops of the year. It combines a great screen with decent upgrade options and an absurdly low price.

Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2021) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.


1. Remove the bottom plate

To get inside of this laptop, you need to undo all 10 Phillips-head screws.


2. Battery

This device is sold with either a 38 or 45Wh battery pack.


3. Мemory and storage

There is one SODIMM slot that works in conjunction with the soldered 4GB of RAM. Additionally, you get one M.2 slot for storage, as well as an optional 2.5-inch SATA device, depending on the battery size.


4. Cooling system

In terms of cooling, there is one heat pipe and a medium-sized fan. Also, there are some cooling elements on the VRMs.

Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2021) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17", 2021) in-depth review

Since last year, work and learn from home notebooks were basically brought out of stock from all the people in need. And in the midst of a global crisis, these notebooks are still super important for the well-being of both users and manufacturers. This is why the IdeaPad 3 (17", 2021) is more than just a budget-conscious 17-incher.Looking at the specs sheet we see the presence of the Ryzen 5 5500U, and the Ryzen 7 5700U, which indicate a good potential in terms of performance. Screen-wise, there are two options - a 1600x900 TN panel, and a 1920x1080 IPS one.Without wasting more time, [...]

Pros

  • 1x SODIMM, 1x M.2 PCIe x4, 1x 2.5-inch SATA (optional)
  • Optional fingerprint reader
  • 97% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B173HAN04.3 (AUO439D))
  • No PWM (AUO B173HAN04.3 (AUO439D))
  • SD card slot
  • Surprisingly good performance
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • Plastic build with mediocre quality
  • Unstable hinges
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