Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB Repair
This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. The Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB is a 2017 gaming 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
- Y720-15IKB
- Released
- 2017
- Type
- Gaming laptop
- Screen
- 15.6-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, two slots on most configurations
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
We replace the 15.6-inch panel with one that matches the original resolution and refresh rate. A cheaper 60Hz panel will physically fit many gaming laptops, and we do not fit one unless you ask for it.
Price confirmed before work starts
Graphics repair
The graphics chip is soldered to the board. Artefacts, crashes under load and a black screen with the fans running are diagnosed to the chip, its memory or its power stage, and repaired at board level where it is economical.
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
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
We replace worn charging sockets and repair USB-C ports and charging circuits at component level. The adapter is tested first, because it is the cheapest thing to be wrong.
Overheating and fan repair
We strip the cooling system, clean the fans and heatsink fins and renew the thermal compound and pads. We check temperatures under load afterwards.
SSD and storage upgrade
Most configurations of the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB have two M.2 slots, so a second SSD can be added, or the existing one cloned to a larger drive.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB, 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.
What we see on the bench
- Hinge and lid problems were widely reported on 2020 and 2021 Legion 5 models.
- Legion machines respond well to a thermal service: fresh compound, new pads where needed, and clean fans.
- The graphics chip is soldered, so graphics faults are board-level repairs.
Data recovery from the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB
The SSD in the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB 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 Legion Y720-15IKB sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Lenovo Legion and LOQ range are the older Lenovo Y50-70 (2015) and the newer Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (2018). Storage differs too: M.2 SSD, two slots on most configurations on the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB, M.2 SSD, plus a 2.5-inch bay on some configurations on the Lenovo Y50-70.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced, and most configurations have a second M.2 slot. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB 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 Legion Y720-15IKB 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 gaming laptop?
The base label shows the model name and a machine type, four characters such as 20W0 or 82H8. For this model, look for Y720-15IKB.