Lenovo yoga 720 15" Best buy model, memory replacement.

[@brennadavis2724]

Thank you!! Excited to upgrade my RAM on my Yoga 710-141KB.

[@turtlec1256]

Do you (or does anyone) know of a video or manual on how to disassemble this? I need to physically replace the USB port. Lenovo tells me it's on the mother board, but probably screwed on.
This video is so crisp. It'd be so great to have something like this before I take it apart. Thanks in advance!!

[@Egg-jw1zp]

What size are these screws again? I need to get my back off but can't find the right size of screws. Thanks!

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I think they are t10 or t15.

[@Myosh03]

good vid mate. quick and explenatory! just bought extra 8gb and its coming in 1h ;) thanks again for quick tutorial of upgrade. I have same yoga for about 3 months and loving it, its a great piece of maschinery for this price!
...playing Shadow of Tomb Raider @ stable 34fps+ at med to high! its like having PS4 on the go :)

[@websolutions6117]

I have a Best Buy 720 also. I'm not impressed with it at all. The only good thing about it is the screen. One of the fans is making a grinding noise. Lenovo said that they don't sell replacement fans and I have no idea how to clean the fan. I looked at it today and don't see how the fan could be taken apart or cleaned. Any suggestions?

[@khadirm790]

Could you do an SSD upgrade video too?

[@AM-ju9wx]

It's the same thing.. You see the ssd in this video.. Remove the screw pull it out and put the new one in

[@bryandavis9913]

Yoga 720 12 teardown

[@t3servo545]

Thanks for this video! If possible, could you give the part number of the RAM stick?

[@deejnutz2068]

CT8G4SFD8213
I bought it from Amazon

[@t3servo545]

Thank you!

[@pratiksarker1407]

Hi Janis, its a good video to learn about since the lenovo information on their website is confusing. Still i dont undrstand one thing that your video has 2 slots or one? If 2 then, one has 8gb soldered and another free in which i can insert either 8, or 16 gb stick? the ram that you inserted is the nonsoldered one right? I am planning to buy a model having 256 ssd and 8gb onboard ram and later plan to upgrade it. But the model that i am choosing says only that 8gm ram(onboard). can you please explain what that means? it means that 8gb is already there, but is it soldered? in that case is there any emply slot to add more ram? Thanks.

[@deejnutz2068]

Pratik Sarker you're assumption is correct. The 8gig model comes with 8 gigs of RAM soldered into place with one slot open. I'm fairly confident you can put either a 16 gig card or 8 gig card into the open slot, but I would go with 8 gigs just to be safe. Unless you absolutely need 24 gigs of ram

[@pratiksarker1407]

Thanks man! You said that you bought it from Best buy. Did you remember that it had 8 gb memory (onboard) or (1x8)? Are they both same with one slot open? I am asking you this because I am planning to buy it from lenovo which only says 8 gb (onboard).

[@deejnutz2068]

Pratik Sarker any 8 gig model should come with 1 stick soldered and one slot open. I believe the model without the gtx1050 from Best buy and Lenovo are the same model. During launch Lenovo didn't have the none 1050 model on their website but have since added it.

Joining the conversation. I think most official sources say that max ram is 16 gig:
psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo%20Tablets%20_%20Convertibles/YOGA%20720%20(15_)/YOGA_720_15-win509.pdf
However, some people in forums say they have been able to install 16gig extra:
forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/ll06_en/thread-id/54428/page/1

[@turtlec1256]

Twice on two separate calls, Lenovo techs assured me that the HD model that comes with 16G total will take a 16G stick as replacement for the non-soldiered 8G stick it comes with. I'd still stick with 8G for now since the bios control & heat are all based on an up to 16G total, but hopefully will accept the 16G down the road when that's really needed.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

I have 16g ram can it be upgraded to 32g ram and if so what would be the brand?

[@techgeneration560]

Heyy..
I'm planning to buy the gtx1050 version with 8gb of ram. Can i upgrade it to 16gb ??

[@deejnutz2068]

Tech Generation yeah you can. The laptop will be identical internally to mine, there might be a little bit of difference along the brass heatpipes but the open ram slot should be in the same place.

[@scooterpickle8625]

Thanks for this video! I have a question: I noticed that the memory you used is a CAS Latency of 15. Does this match the on-board memory? I've searched and searched but cannot find the answer. Other people on the Lenovo forum have used 17, but no one can seem to say what the soldered memory is. I would like to match the on-board memory. Thanks!

[@deejnutz2068]

I wish I knew but honestly I have absolutely no clue. Have you tried contacting Lenovo directly to ask?

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

@@deejnutz2068 did this upgrade work out? I'm thinking of doing a similar one, but I'd LIKE to go for a 16gb stick, instead of another 8gb one...
Can't believe Lenovo ever sold a computer with single channel memory. It costs ME $36! For a $1200 computer, you'd think they could afford to put another 8gb on for $5 more....

[@cumbia_hub]

Can you upgrade the graphics card if you have a yoga with Gtx 1050?

[@deejnutz2068]

Unfortunately not. GPU is soldered

[@cumbia_hub]

@@deejnutz2068 thanks

[@cumbia_hub]

@@deejnutz2068 another question can you upgrade the ram in the 16 gb edition

[@deejnutz2068]

@@cumbia_hub I don't think so. I would email Lenovo and ask. Though I doubt you'd have a use case that uses more than 16 gigs of RAM with the other hardware in the machine.

[@cumbia_hub]

@@deejnutz2068 i was just curious to know if you can upgrade the ram

[@keshavgopalan1392]

There's only one RAM slot? Or is there one available slot and one soldered one?

[@deejnutz2068]

keshav gopalan only one available. the other ram slot is soldered into the board.

[@keshavgopalan1392]

Daenon Janis so one is free right? Say there's an 8 gig variant, an entire slot is free?

[@JohnPeter-yf5jf]

keshav that is the full line model, think the others don't have the second ram installed.

[@JonJon-dn4ir]

Does this Laptop have a slot for 2.5 HDD? I'll like to have 512SSD nvme M.2 with 2TB in it like i have on my ideapad y700. Thank you.

[@abdullahnadeem7770]

Daenon can u please give your opinion on whether to buy this laptop for engineering college.that can handle graphic editing and play a handful of games.(asking about the gtx 1050 model)

[@deejnutz2068]

abdullah nadeem if you're looking for portability convenience and power for a decent price do it! with the 1050 you will be able to play anything, although don't expect 1080p on ultra.
The processor is one of the best you will find in a laptop, the SSD is lightning fast, and I'm confident you will enjoy using the active pen for engineering. I wouldn't bother buying the uhd display though. it's already hard enough to spot pixels on this display.

[@abdullahnadeem7770]

ok thanks daenon

[@fasulia67]

I heard about loosely connected WiFi antennas. Did you notice that? Mine is having WiFi problems

[@deejnutz2068]

Justa Channel nope. If you're running into issues I would rma it. Have you popped it open to see if the antenna are loose?

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

useful, anyone knows if a 16GB dimm will work, that is 16+8 (soldered)?, the lenovo specs says max memory of the machine 16, but I cannot think why a 16gb dimm will not work

[@vinhdeezel]

Did you ever figure it out or try it?

[@SDeeTv]

Do you know were the bios rtc battery is located at?

[@dkp52809]

do you know what a new battery for this is called? i just dont want to get the wrong one i need a new battery because my laptop will not hold charge. and i have had it for about 3 years so i might need to be replaced.

[@deejnutz2068]

Sorry I do not. Your best bet would be to call or email Lenovo and ask.

[@dkp52809]

@@deejnutz2068 okay thx

[@notdaytime]

Hi, what's the model of ram you installed in this video?

[@MadelnMachines]

Thanks for this. Can the SSD be easily replaced and upgraded?

[@deejnutz2068]

I haven't tried yet, but it looks quite straightforward and simple to upgrade the SSD. It's not soldered in place and it's just held in with 1 screw as is shown in the video.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

Let me know if you achieve this?

[@ruylo5969]

I want to buy this laptop but is it possible to disable the on-board solded ram? I say it because I don't need the external slot to expand ram memory only to replace the ram if the on-board solded ram be damaged by the time

[@deejnutz2068]

Unfortunately I don't think you can disable the soldered ram.

[@TheProtagonist_777]

Don't you remove the lower cover by sliding it forward?

[@deejnutz2068]

The bottom of the case? Its been a while so I don't remember, but I'm pretty sure it just comes off. I don't think it even had clips.

[@aryasli]

I would like to open it up and clean it, do I risk damaging it in anyway or i should disconnect battery before I touch anything in this laptop?

[@deejnutz2068]

So long as you don't have any open containers of water around you or you go around carelessly touching PC components before grounding yourself you should be fine. The battery is self-contained so you shouldn't need to worry about that. If you just focus on cleaning out the fan area with compressed air and you keep one foot connected to a solid piece of metal you should have no issues.

[@aryasli]

thank you very much sir. :)

[@Minecrafter12318]

Do you regret buying this laptop? I've been thinking about buying it, but I don't know

[@deejnutz2068]

Hey Jared I definitely don't regret it. best price per performance ratio out there right now.

[@Minecrafter12318]

Daenon Janis on a scale of 1-10, how bad is the fan noise?

[@deejnutz2068]

Even when the fan is going at max speed I would rate it a 3 on loudness. The fans tend to run fairly often but they aren't loud.

[@Minecrafter12318]

Honestly this laptop is pretty much everything I could ask for. My only issue is that it's only 2gb of vram, but honestly that doesn't matter to me as much. The fact that it's a 2 in 1 that has gtx 1050 (the one I'm looking at) is astonishing.

[@deejnutz2068]

Exactly. It's not going to compare with true gaming laptops or desktops, but It fits the professional gaming hybrid almost perfectly.

[@locallion1218]

Do you know if the memory is upgradable in the 13 inch model?

[@deejnutz2068]

special_K I do not, sorry

[@igor.oliveira]

special_K no, only in the 15 inch version

[@VincentTubed]

that's not possible

[@Dpower]

Hi there! Just bought 720-15IKB model with 128 ssd and 1Tb Hdd, if i open the laptop and change ssd by myself, i'll lose my warranty? Thx

[@deejnutz2068]

Den Freshskin you shouldn't assuming you don't cause any damages in the process of opening it. There aren't any warranty stickers.

[@Dpower]

Thx mate, near future i'll preorder maybe Samsung evo ssd, and try that.

[@juannunez581]

what type of screwdriver is needed to take off the screws?

[@deejnutz2068]

Juan Nunez small electronic Philips.

[@MrCelroy]

What screwdriver should I use to open the backplate?

[@MrCelroy]

As in size, eg T5? T4?

[@deejnutz2068]

TBH I don't remember. My best advice would be to get a kit with all the sizes as that's hardly more expensive than buying one.

[@ayodejiferreira1126]

Any issues with this memory upgrade? I'm thinking about doing the same except I want to use one that is 2400+ mhz.

[@deejnutz2068]

No issue's at all. I would advise sticking with the 2133mhz upgrade as that's the clock speed of the memory soldered onto the board, and you probably won't receive any performance gains from a 2400 mhz stick.

[@ayodejiferreira1126]

Thank you for your prompt response. So I'm assuming you have the 80X7001TUS model. I'm reading the product specification document and it says the RAM is soldered and not capable of being upgraded without a certified technician. However, clearly your video shows you were able to replace it and that it;'s only DIMM ram.
I really asking because I am looking at buying the 13 inch version (80X6002JUS) and would like to upgrade the ram as you did. Do you know if they were referring to something else when they said "soldered" ram?
Product Reference for 80X7001TUS: psref.lenovo.com/Detail/YOGA_720_15?M=80X7001TUS

[@deejnutz2068]

I have the Best Buy exclusive model that doesn't have the GTX 1050 in it.
As far as I'm aware every 720 15" has one soldered ram stick, and one open DIMM slot.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

I have the 4k 15" version. Is there a way to upgrade the SSD?

[@deejnutz2068]

Yes it is. It's been a while since I opened this up, but b the m.2 drive should be pretty easy to find once it's open

[@richromario]

What kind of torx screwdriver did you used to open the case

[@deejnutz2068]

rich E some cheap electronic screwdriver set from a dollar store, but that soon stripped out so I bought a second set. (my philosophy is I would rather break a few 10 cent screw drivers than a screw on a $1000 machine. Cheap screwdrivers strip instead of the screw increasing longevity.

[@richromario]

I meant what size of torx screwdriver is it

[@deejnutz2068]

rich E ohh, I don't know off the top of my head. Any standard assorted electronic screwdriver kit should have it though.

[@instuller]

DONTbuy a cheap screwdriver--the tips are so small in these small Torx screwdrivers, that a cheap one eill bend the "fins" of the bit, and scratch up your screw or laptop as you skate out of the head of the screw. Buy this its worth it. Size is T3 or T4--dont remember. But it has both:
www.amazon.com/Wiha-75985-Handle-Storage-MicroBit/dp/B00XIPTG4A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499013912&sr=8-2&keywords=wiha+torx

[@johnjames5020]

I think I have a blown speaker. How do you access the speakers?

[@deejnutz2068]

Take the bottom plate off and they're both accessible.

[@johnjames5020]

Thank you!

[@andigomez1993]

Is the RAM you’re installing replacing an old one that came with the laptop? Or are you adding and extra one? In which case you have two?? Confused, and clearly know nothing. Lol thanks for ur help!!!

[@ellypaws]

She added another 8GB one for a total of 16! I think the other 8GB one is soldered on but you do get a free extra slot.

[@ananyob6878]

Can you pls let me know how many memory slots are there?

[@deejnutz2068]

1 is soldered, one is open to upgrade.

[@elfenpower123]

Can you confirm if the ssd is also upgradable? Thank you!

[@deejnutz2068]

Cathy Y Fu I haven't upgraded it myself, but it doesn't look like the SSD is soldered to the board. There is a screw holding it in place.

[@erikalvarez4516]

i have this model can i slap in a gtx1050 down the road?

[@deejnutz2068]

Erik Alvarez theoretically if you have very expensive equipment, realistically... no.

[@anatta]

sould i buy a single or dual ranked?

[@deejnutz2068]

I don't understand the question. I would recommend getting the 8 gig model and buying another 8 gig ram card to add in. It's cheaper.

did you change it? single or double?

[@scooterpickle8625]

When in doubt, go double. This is not extremely high performance memory and you won't notice a difference either way.

[@shopwerx7156]

Hi what was your base memory? Memory is same as RAM right?

[@deejnutz2068]

shopwerx yes, my base was 8 gigs

[@MegaChickenPunch]

Can you repaste CPU without voiding warranty?

[@deejnutz2068]

MegaChickenPunch so long as you don't do anything incredibly stupid. If all you're doing is removing the heatsink and applying paste you should be fine. There aren't any warranty stickers to remove.

[@MegaChickenPunch]

cool! i really have to do this because my cpu is getting up to 100* and the laptop has only 5 days :(

[@samismail617]

can you put 16gb ram?

[@deejnutz2068]

Sam Ismail you should be able to. I installed an 8 gig stick but theoretically a 16 gig stick should work. Since I haven't done it before though I can't say with 100% certainty.

[@hmst5420]

@@deejnutz2068 some models doesn't allow bigger amounts of memory. keep it in mind and dig for info in the oficial paper sheet.

[@asdfxuiop]

so one slot and maxes out at 16gb?

[@deejnutz2068]

Depends on your model. The motherboard supports 32 gigs of ram, but I can't guarantee that having an 8 gig stick soldered on and a 16 gig stick in the accessible slot will work flawlessly.

[@deejnutz2068]

I was actually just barely looking in the Lenovo Companion app on my yoga 720, according to the companion app the maximum usable space on the nonsoldered ram slot is 32 gigs.

[@DreadfulDrummer]

Say whuuut? We gotta find out if that's really the case 😮
Edit: Oh, hang on... Y720 or Yoga 720?

[@asdfxuiop]

wouldn't they have to be matching? Like 8 and 8.

[@deejnutz2068]

ylang ylang from my understanding it should work to use a higher capacity stick, but it won't run in dual channel and will run as slow as the slowest stick though there could be more complications. I doubt you will need more than 16gigs on a laptop though. Also don't quote me on this, if you do buy a 16 gig stick I recommend getting it from amazon for an easier return in case it doesn't work.

[@SonNguyenVirgo]

Is it dual channel?

[@deejnutz2068]

おとめ座ひなたぼっこ yes

[@SonNguyenVirgo]

Thanks bro. Can you show the onboard memory chip?

[@deejnutz2068]

おとめ座ひなたぼっこ it's underneath the motherboard, so without taking the entire laptop apart I wouldn't be able to show you and that's not something I'm willing to do. Sorry.