Lenovo Flex 2-15 disassembly for upgrade

[@supernovascotian7869]

Best disassembly tutorial of the back of this laptop I have seen.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad you think so. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos. Thanks!

[@yueYOUCH]

Thanks man I was trying to clean my fans and this really helped after I broke a small bit of the vents

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

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[@yueYOUCH]

@@ItsBinhRepaired sure!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@yueYOUCH thanks!

[@melissasimmonds6741]

I know this is a COMPLETE shot in the dark, but I figured I'd see if you could help! After about 7 years, I still have this Laptop, but it's the Lenovo Flex 2-15D which looks like the same Laptop in your video. I haven't been able to use my Laptop for about 2-3 years. When I bought it, unfortunately after about 6 months of owning it, it started not working right. After communicating with Lenovo, come to find out the Motherboard was the issue and needed to be replaced which I was NOT happy about! So I of course mailed it out to have them fix it. Nonetheless, I loved the Laptop and had no issues with it from that point forward. My grandmother's Lenovo Desktop started having issues which originated after doing Windows 10 Updates. After a complete nightmare of trying to fix her issue, they asked to connect my Laptop to her Desktop in order to fix the situation. One of the issues that was going on with my grandmother's Desktop was her screen would flicker and completely turn black. (All of the typical issues that other Windows user's were experiencing.) The odd part was after I had connected my Laptop to her Desktop, all of a sudden, I'd be using my Laptop and now MY screen would start to flicker!!!, then it would stop and go away. Over a short period of time, it progressively got worse and went from flickering to the whole entire screen slowly just starting to fade away! Considering that it's a Flex screen, I'd bend it backwards slowly and/or forwards and sometimes all of a sudden the whole screen would come back perfectly and I'd be able to use the computer!! Other times, it just wouldn't cooperate and I'd have to shut it off. It eventually got to the point where you go to Power on the Laptop, and the screen's completely faded white, gray or sometimes black from the moment it turns on. "Occasionally" you might see the Lenovo Logo and then the Sign-in page, but it'll just start to slowly fade away, so I can't even Login to the computer. It frustrates me because I never had this issue until I helped my grandmother per Microsoft's suggestion and of course when I told them the problem I'm having they wouldn't help me. I haven't thrown away the Laptop yet. There's a part of me that's hoping one day I'll turn it on and the screen will magically decide to work or that maybe I can fix it. I came across your video, and after you took apart the Laptop I saw there was that one wire for the LCD I believe you said and I was just wondering if you think my issue is anything that can possibly be fixed by taking this Laptop apart? It's not like I can turn it on and try different troubleshooting options by typing in different codes and all that stuff because I need to have use of the screen for that. The Laptop turns on and it charges no problem, the screen just acts wonky! Rather than throw it away, I'd rather try all my available options that don't cost an arm and a leg and if nothing works, then at least I tried! If you have any suggestions at all I'd REALLY appreciate it!!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

You can use an external monitor or likely have to replace the screen.

[@melissasimmonds6741]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Thank you for your suggestions and input, I really appreciate it.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@melissasimmonds6741 no problem

[@epedrego]

Great video!!! Good content, straight to the point, and perfect duration. Thank you

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

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[@epedrego]

@@ItsBinhRepaired done and done!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@epedrego thanks!

[@ElectroBolt]

yo! this probably wont get a reply but how do i remove the deck/palm rest area/the place where the stickers are? i wanted to do a bit of fixing up cause it has scratches. please binh you are my only hope

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I don't have a video for that model, but essentially this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK0f6FnhK6arac

[@ElectroBolt]

@ItsBinhRepaired thank u so much!!!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

No problem

[@yvonneyeo6340]

hi, awesme tutorial. i just changed my keyboard but it is acting weird again.auto typing continuously or can't detect button. What should i do :( do you think i should change again?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Make sure the cables are seated properly

[@mrparanormalprojectuk7834]

Hi got the same model do you know if the keyboard is backlit

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

If it has the little brown cable connected to the keyboard, then it should be backlit.

[@angelogabriellocus7964]

what hard drive and storage replacement would you suggest? Hope to get response... Thanks!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I recommend this amzn.to/3dHf8j4

[@Philip_Millies]

Do you need to take the main board out to change the fan?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Only if you don't want to remove the heatsink and redo the thermal paste

[@Philip_Millies]

@@ItsBinhRepaired I don't think I need to do any of that. The fan is just making a loud noise.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@Philip_Millies kzbin.info/www/bejne/aavWkIaAaKeLnaM that should help

[@carlosmacedo4792]

hi, a question: In this model, can the CD drive be replaced with a HDD (caddy included)?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

What do you mean by included?

[@neros1277]

Can I use this model without a battery?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Try it and let us know

[@Blahkishma]

Wow, what a horrible design. Thank you for making this video. Never would have figured this out on my own.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad it helped! If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos. Thanks!

[@cliftonjones3189]

For real. I just upgraded the Ram and ssd on a hp and it took taking the battery out and one screw, then popping the panel out. Had access to anything you’d need to switch and had it back together in 2 mins. This was stupid design. Thanks to homie for the tutorial!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

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[@maxmillion9177]

Can you upgrade the cpu?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@maxmillion9177 no

[@liliamvaldes473]

Can you install a M.2 NVe on this lenovo model?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I point out everything I see in the laptop. Why would I leave that information out if it's possible? Or are you asking because you didn't watch the video and you want me to do it for you? Lol

[@manongneno9433]

@@ItsBinhRepaired you just said "the hard drive if you want to upgrade it or change it". not what kind of hard drive or interface. it can be also n 2.5" ssd or hdd. or its a cage and inside that, there's a m.2 pcie or msata. its also possible to buy a 2.5" cage with n msata connector and install a msata drive with 2242 or 2280....

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I mean, if you can somehow plug an nvme SSD to the SATA port, I guess you can use one? I don't think an adapter like that exists, but anything is possible. The obvious answer is, there's a 2.5" SATA port, so whatever you can connect there should work.

[@NizzyNey]

Can you change the graphics card on the lenovo 2-14

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Nope

[@NizzyNey]

@@ItsBinhRepaired thank you

[@NizzyNey]

@@ItsBinhRepaired do you think if upgraded it could be used for high end games like apex

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@NizzyNey you can't, so what do you mean?

[@ARBOURLAKERMAN]

How do you unplug the battery? Thanks.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Remove the 4 screws holding it in place and to unplug it, you grab the battery connector by the cable as close to the connector as you can and wiggle it while pulling gently, it'll eventually come out. Don't pull hard. The wiggling will get it out.

[@aherki]

BHi my Lenovo flex recently stop charging it has 8 years. How I can recover data without replacing battery?

[@aherki]

Is there anyway to bypass battery even if it need to be on cable all time

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Pull the hard drive/SSD out and use a usb adapter to read it

[@aherki]

Is the adapter universal for all drives or I need specific one?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@aherki what type of drive is in the laptop? I'll send a link.

[@aherki]

SATA disk SATA controller None Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high Some: HDD / 2.5" wide, 7mm high Some: SSHD with 8GB NAND fl ash memory

[@Youssii]

I can’t get one of the screws under the keyboard out - it won’t turn, even with pliers, which leaves me at kind of a loss but thanks for the video!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Is it not turning at all? Is the top stripped?

[@Youssii]

@@ItsBinhRepaired the top wasn't, it actually seemed almost glued in. I ended up clipping the head off with nail clippers and was able to take it apart and replace my cmos though which has let it turn on again so thanks!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@Youssii your nail clippers cut the top of a screw off? Damn!

[@Youssii]

@@ItsBinhRepaired haha they were weird heavy duty plier like ones I use for sprew clipping, and the screws were very small!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@Youssii lol nice

[@paulreal7632]

Hey man, I'm currently trying to reset the bios password by changing the jumper settings. I'm actually new to doing this and this kind of laptop. Just want to ask if what is the location of the jumper

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

There isn't a way to remove the bios password on that model that I know of.

[@paulreal7632]

@@ItsBinhRepaired even a way for resetting it? That's bad news lol Do you have any recommendation for this kind of issue

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@paulreal7632 might have to replace the motherboard

[@paulreal7632]

@@ItsBinhRepaired oh. Thanks. I'll consider doing that

[@adi6365]

bro my mouse bottons are not working but the tochpad is woring nd i dont have disk slot on my lenovo flex 2.plaz help me

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Does tap to click work? The button on the board might be damaged.

[@adi6365]

@@ItsBinhRepaired what to do then?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@adi6365 use tap to click and multi finger tap to click or replace the trackpad, or use a mouse

[@JGrizzel]

Is the Wifi Card Upgradeable?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

No way to know for sure. They sometimes block different cards in the bios.

[@supernovascotian7869]

Yes. I upgraded mine no problem, as long as you have the correct card.

[@bloomylicious]

@@supernovascotian7869 out of interest what card did you upgrade yours to? Looking to breathe some new life into my old laptop

[@supernovascotian7869]

@@bloomylicious I got an Intel 3160NGW and I am still using it every day successfully. Although I had to get a better router to benefit properly as my old one didn't have a 5GHz channel. I got mine on eBay for £4.59.

[@bloomylicious]

@@supernovascotian7869 fantastic, cheers for the quick reply too!

[@remibrousseau3733]

Thanks man!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad it helped. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos. Thanks!

[@alimajid8118]

i was unable to get the CD drive out

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Watch the video again and keep trying

[@alimajid8118]

@@ItsBinhRepaired which means I'm unable to get the back panel removed. I wanted to see what kind of battery it would require since I want to replace mine with a new one

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@alimajid8118 sometimes you have to flip the laptop upside down because it gets caught.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@alimajid8118 did you remove the screw holding the cd drive in place?

[@zvdmorozzz]

Лайк пиписька досвидонья thank you

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Not sure what it says, but I thunk think it's good. Haha Thanks