Lenovo Ideapad 5

I took the back off before I'd even powered it up! Not difficult - just seven very tiny torx screws (note that the back three are captive and don't need to be completely removed) and a bit of pulling. Irritatingly the M.2 2280 slot has a sticker over the screw so I've left the supplied drive (which is WD) there. I had a 240GB SATA M.2 2240 with both keys so I popped that into the spare slot and it was recognised when I switched on the PC.

I've now powered it up and it comes with W10 1909 so there's a load of updating to do. That's a job for after lunch.....
 
ok, just had a play.
for reference...this is the spec i got:

tamzzy said:
Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Processor (1.80GHz, Max Boost up to 4.20GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64
Operating System Language - Windows 10 Home 64 English
Microsoft Productivity Software - Microsoft Office Trial
Memory - 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
Hard Drive - 512GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2280, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
Display - 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 2.4mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
Graphics - Integrated Graphics
Color - Graphite Grey
Keyboard - Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
Palmrest - Metal
Surface Treatment - Anodizing
Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
Power Cord - 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
Wireless - Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
Language Pack - Publication-English
Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
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first impressions:
1) metal chassis = zero flex when pressing hard on the keys. #win
2) same with the lid. metal = minimal flex
3) 2.4mm ips screen is indeed 100% sRGB. windows reports it as a BOE 08B5, from a quick google uses PWM when not in max brightness, which is a bit of a bummer, but at 60-80% brightness isnt too big of an issue
4) 512gb 2240 drive is a wd sn730, rather than the samsung pm981 (970 evo), again a bit of a bummer as it's ever so slightly slower in benchmarks...lol
5) 95w powerbrick is massive in comparison to the laptop. i'd probably be getting a 65w brick for travel.
for reference, 95w charger = approx 13cm x 5.5cm x 2.5cm; 65w charger = approx 11cm x 4.6cm x 2.5cm
6) fingerprint reader is fast and accurate (fwiw)
7) graphite grey = very classy looking. but fingerprint magnet and feels very easy to scratch :(

overall, for £680 notes. excellent value.
 
I've got the identical spec but I think it's a 4700U rather than a 4800U (or did you find an option I didn't?). Agree 100% about the graphite grey being a fingerprint magnet. I wish I'd found a working coupon as I paid the full amount but it was still over 40% cheaper than the HP and Dell I was considering so my Barclaycard isn't feeling as unwell as it might have done.....
 
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Snapshot said:
I've got the identical spec but I think it's a 4700U rather than a 4800U (or did you find an option I didn't?).
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It was an option right at the start. I think it got withdrawn a couple of days after I placed my order. Was a £60 upgrade from the 4700u so I suspect it got over-ordered
 
tamzzy said:
3) 2.4mm ips screen is indeed 100% sRGB. windows reports it as a BOE 08B5, from a quick google uses PWM when not in max brightness, which is a bit of a bummer, but at 60-80% brightness isnt too big of an issue
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Do you know if all 2.4mm screens are 100% sRGB? or is it panel lottery?
 
ak22 said:
Thanks just seen the tech specs didn't scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page before, how do i choose the metal body?
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I didn't specify it but it's what I've got, judging by the lack of a round charging port. I chose the better of the two customisable options and that seemed to be enough as its standard options are the 2.4mm screen and USB C charger.

Having just had a fiddle with the customiser for the cheaper model, it switched to a USB charger when I selected the 2.4mm screen.
 
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ak22 said:
Thanks just seen the tech specs didn't scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page before, how do i choose the metal body?
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Its not really all-metal. The lid and the keyboard panel is metal (keys are plastic), the underside is plastic. You get the metal option with the 2.4mm screen. The other 2 screen options I think comes with the full plastic body.
Usbc only charging = metal body. Round charging port = plastic body (afaik)
 
Minstadave said:
I think there's issues with full metal builds on the 14", most on HUKD are getting emails saying plastic only available.
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Probably ran out of the metal body lol. Dunno what the plastic body build quality is like. But the metal body quality feels excellent. More £1000 budget range than £680
 
I'm about to buy this for £600 2nd hand.

Brand new in the box Lenovo Ideapad 5
Comes with warranty.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Processor
8-core 16gb DDR4 RAM
3200MHz
512gb SSD Storage
Backlit Keyboard
4-Cell Li-Polymer internal battery 70Wh
Bluetooth 5.0
95W Charger in the box

Does everything look good here?
How can I test if ram is good
Is there a quick way to check temps?
I'll check for dead pixels. Whats the best way to check light bleed?
Anything else I should be checking?

Edit: how would I know if it's got 2.44mm screen?
 
benparker said:
I've done a fresh install of Windows. What are some of the software I should be installing? I.e. fingerprint reader etc
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I think windows recognises the fingerprint reader natively.

You need Lenovo Vantage which will manage drivers/BIOS and a few other bits. I also installed AMD chipset and Adrenaline drivers. I installed Samsung NVME drivers but this depends on which SSD you have.
 
Minstadave said:
I think windows recognises the fingerprint reader natively.

You need Lenovo Vantage which will manage drivers/BIOS and a few other bits. I also installed AMD chipset and Adrenaline drivers. I installed Samsung NVME drivers but this depends on which SSD you have.
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Thanks, how would I find out which SSD I have?
 
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