Editing Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5

[title|Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5] [summary]Repair guides, disassembly, and troubleshooting information for the 5th-generation Lenovo ThinkPad L14 laptop, released March 2024. The direct successor to 2023's L14 Gen 4.[/summary] [summary_image|3394236] [document|39240|ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual|display=list] [page_title|Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 Repair] [repairability|9] == Background == The ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 is a 14" business laptop released in 2024 by Lenovo. It's the successor to the 2023 L14 Gen 4. Not to be confused with the L14 ''i'' Gen 5 which comes equipped with Intel Core Ultra CPUs, the regular L14 Gen 5 is an AMD machine, configurable up to an 8-core Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U. == Identification == The ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 can be identified with the model information printed on the underside of the laptop or in the [link|https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht500222-recommended-ways-to-enter-bios-boot-menu-thinkpad-thinkcentre-thinkstation|UEFI BIOS]. Its model number/"machine type" is 21L5 or 21L6 depending on configuration and region. == Technical Specifications == ***Display options:*** * 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, 400 nits, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 100% RGB, 60 Hz display * 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, 400 nits, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 45% NTSC, 60 Hz display * 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), multi-touch IPS, 400 nits, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 45% NTSC, 60 Hz ***Processor options:*** * AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7335U, 4-core / 8-thread, 4.30 Ghz * AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7535U, 6-core / 12-thread, 4.55 Ghz * AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U, 8-core / 16-thread, 4.75 Ghz ***Graphics options:*** * AMD Radeon 660M * AMD Radeon 680M ***Memory:*** * Configurable up to 64 GB DDR5-4800 SODIMM, dual-channel ***Storage:*** * One PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD slot, with support up to 2 TB ***Wireless:*** * Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E NFA725, 802.11ax 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3 * Optional: 4G WWAN, (Quectel EM061K-GL 4G LTE CAT6 or EM160R-GL 4G LTE CAT16) ***Ports:*** * 1 x USB-A (USB 2.0) * 2 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) * 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), with USB PD 3.0 and DP 1.4 * 1 x USB-C (USB4 40 Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DP 1.4 * 1 x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K 60 Hz * 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5 mm) * 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) * Optional: 1 x Smart card reader * Optional: 1 x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models) ***Battery:*** * Built-in 46.5 or 57 watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (depending on configuration) * Charges with USB Type C 65W AC adapter ***Dimensions and weight:*** * Aluminum top and CF bottom: 313.7 x 226 x 18.66 mm (12.35 x 8.90 x 0.73 inches), 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs) * Aluminum top and ABS bottom: 313.7 x 226 x 18.76 mm (12.35 x 8.90 x 0.74 inches), 1.36 kg (2.99 lbs) * ABS top and ABS bottom: 13.7 x 226 x 18.92 mm (12.35 x 8.90 x 0.74 inches), 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs) == Additional Information == * [link|https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_L14_Gen_5_AMD|Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD) Spec Sheet|new_window=true] * [link|https://support.lenovo.com/|Lenovo Support|new_window=true] * [link|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThinkPad_L_series|Wikipedia: ThinkPad L-Series|new_window=true]