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

    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.


    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) dogłębna recenzja

    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[...]

    Pros

    • 13-hour battery life
    • 16:10 aspect ratio
    • Fantastic cooling
    • Comfortable input devices
    • No PWM (LEN140WUXGA (LEN9125))
    • SD card reader
    • Fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Soldered memory
    • 54% sRGB coverage (LEN140WUXGA (LEN9125))
    • Older processors (although still pretty powerful)
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