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日本How to open Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2022) – disassembly and upgrade options
The upgrade options here are good, but the inevitable limitations of the Ryzen 5000U processors strike the M.2 maximum speeds.
Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.
1. Remove the bottom plate
To open this notebook, you need to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the chassis.
2. Remove the battery
This device’s 45Wh battery pack lasts for nearly 10 hours of Web browsing, or 7 hours of video playback. To take it out, unplug the battery connector from the motherboard, and undo all 6 Phillips-head screws that hold it in place.
3. Upgrade memory and storage
Memory-wise, there are either 4 or 8GB of DDR4 RAM soldered to the motherboard. In addition, you get one SODIMM slot for further expansion. Our unit features one M.2 PCIe x4 slot, which supports Gen 4 SSDs, but runs them at Gen 3 speeds. By the way, configurations that ship with the smaller battery, get a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay.
4. Cooling system
The cooling here comprises a single heat pipe, a heat sink, and a fan. Thankfully, the VRMs have a couple of heat spreaders to manage their heat.
Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17″, 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (17", 2022) in-depth review
Last year, there was one device that stood above others, when we talk about affordable 17-inchers. It was the IdeaPad 3 (17", 2021), and now, we have its next generation product. Unsurprisingly its name is the IdeaPad 3 (17", 2022).Although it might not have any changes on the outside, it comes with a redesigned hearth. To keep the price down, you won't really get access to the latest AMD CPUs, but you still have a touch on the next best thing - the Ryzen 7 5825U.To be completely honest, it's not too different from the Ryzen 7 6800U, with the exception of the integrated graphics card.[...]
Pros
- 1x SODIMM, 1x M.2 PCIe x4, 1x 2.5-inch SATA (optional)
- Optional fingerprint reader
- 96% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (LEN173FHD (LEN9082))
- No PWM (LEN173FHD (LEN9082))
- SD card slot
- Surprisingly good performance
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Plastic build with mediocre quality
- The keyboard is not great
