Lenovo Y50-70 Disassembly Guide

Introduction

If you're encountering issues with your Lenovo Y50-70 laptop and need to perform some hardware upgrades or repairs, this disassembly guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to safely and correctly take apart your laptop.

Tools You Will Need

Before you start disassembling your laptop, you need to make sure you have the right tools on hand. Here's a list of the tools you'll need:

• Phillips head screwdriver (size #1 and #00)
• Torx screwdriver (size T5)
• Plastic pry tools
• Anti-static wrist strap (recommended)
• Cleaning cloth (optional)

Disassembly Steps

Now that you have your tools ready, let's start disassembling your Lenovo Y50-70 laptop.

Step 1: Removing the Battery

Before you start disassembling your laptop, make sure to power off and unplug it from any power source. Then, flip your laptop over and remove all the screws on the bottom cover using the Phillips head screwdriver.

Once all the screws are removed, use a plastic pry tool to gently pry off the bottom cover. Be careful not to damage any of the clips holding the cover in place.

Locate the battery and disconnect it from the motherboard by gently pulling on the connector. Set the battery aside.

Step 2: Removing the Hard Drive and the Memory

Locate the hard drive and the memory modules on your laptop. Remove them by unscrewing the screws holding them in place using the Phillips head screwdriver.

Once the screws are removed, gently pull on the hard drive and memory modules to disconnect them from their connectors. Set them aside.

Step 3: Removing the Keyboard and the Touchpad

Locate the keyboard and the touchpad on your laptop. Use a plastic pry tool to gently pry off the keyboard and the touchpad from the laptop chassis.

Disconnect the keyboard and the touchpad cables from the motherboard by gently pulling on their connectors. Set the keyboard and the touchpad aside.

Step 4: Removing the Motherboard

Locate and remove all the screws holding the motherboard in place using the Phillips head and Torx screwdrivers according to the screws' size.

Once all the screws are removed, gently lift the motherboard out of the chassis.

Conclusion

That's it! You've successfully disassembled your Lenovo Y50-70 laptop. Make sure to keep all the screws and small parts organized and in a safe place. If you need to upgrade or repair any of the laptop's hardware, follow the same steps in reverse order to reassemble the laptop.

Remember to be patient and gentle while performing these tasks and to wear an anti-static wrist strap if possible to avoid damaging the laptop's components. Good luck!