Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB Repair
If your Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. The Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB is a 2017 laptop with a 15.6-inch screen. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- 720-15IKB
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Varies by configuration
Repairs we carry out on the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB
Screen replacement
We replace the 15.6-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
Depending on the configuration this charges through a round socket, USB-C or both. We test the adapter, the port and the charging circuit to find which has failed.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Whether memory can be upgraded on the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB depends on the exact configuration. We check against the serial number before quoting.
Windows repair and reinstall
Windows 11 support depends on the processor: versions with an 8th-generation Intel Core or Ryzen 2000-series chip or newer qualify, and earlier ones do not. We check yours and advise.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
Notes from the workshop
- Many IdeaPads have some memory soldered and one slot free; some have none free.
- Hinge mounts on IdeaPad and Flex models can break away from the lid or base, especially on thinner chassis.
- Lenovo's model codes, such as 15ITL6 or 14ALC05, identify the exact generation and processor family, which is what we match parts to.
Data recovery from the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB
The SSD in the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Lenovo IdeaPad range are the older Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (2016) and the newer Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (2018). Memory differs: varies by configuration on the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB, SODIMM slots on the Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK. Storage differs too: M.2 SSD, replaceable on the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB, 2.5-inch SATA drive on the Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory depends on the configuration, which we check from the serial number.
My Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Is a 2017 Lenovo IdeaPad 720-15IKB still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.
Where do I find the model number on my laptop?
The base label shows the model name and a machine type, four characters such as 20W0 or 82H8. For this model, look for 720-15IKB.