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Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows you how to replace the Lenovo Yoga 720 15-IKB (88YG7000828‎) RAM. This laptop is very similar to the Lenovo Yoga 720 13-inch , the Yoga 710, and the Yoga 730. The RAM replacement for all of these models will be similar. The RAM stands for Random Access Memory, and is the computer’s short-term digital storage. The RAM is usually durable and rarely needs to be replaced.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Power off the device before starting.

    • Flip the device over with the hinges facing away from you.

    • Remove seven 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws.

    • Remove three 9.5 mm Torx T5 screws.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry around the edges from one side to another with a plastic opening tool.

    • Do not pry on the side with the hinges because this can break the cover.

    • Lift the case from the front until you feel resistance.

    • Do not keep lifting after you feel resistance, or the bottom cover can break.

    • Pull the cover towards you, away from the hinges.

    • Completely lift off the cover.

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  4. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pry the RAM cover loose and remove it.

    • If you are having trouble prying the cover loose with your fingers, use a plastic opening tool.

    • When refitting the RAM cover, make sure that the cover maintains the same orientation and lines up with the tabs surrounding the RAM.

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  5. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Push outwards on the levers holding the short edges of the RAM in place. This will release the RAM.

    • Gently pull the RAM out, diagonally up and away from the socket.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Make sure to align the RAM cover with the tabs when popping it back on.

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I noticed that my Yoga 720 had the same memory as my 2017 iMac 27 inch. I had 2 32Gb and 2 16GB chips. So I tested both and they worked. I was able to get the machine up to 40gb of RAM. The usable RAM was reported to be 39.8GB usable.

George - Reply

This was the memory module I put into the Yoga 720.

A-Tech 32GB DDR4 2666MHz PC4-21300 (PC4-2666V) CL19 SODIMM 2Rx8 1.2V 260-Pin Non-ECC SO-DIMM Laptop Notebook RAM Memory Module

https://a.co/d/9YRnrXE

George - Reply

Thanks for this info!

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