Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 Repair
We repair the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 at our workshop in Bermondsey, from cracked screens and worn batteries to board faults and data recovery. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 is a 2018 2-in-1 laptop with a 14-inch screen, identified by machine types 20LD, 20LE. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Machine types
- 20LD, 20LE
- Released
- 2018
- Type
- 2-in-1 laptop
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3
Touchscreen replacement
The 14-inch touchscreen is bonded to its glass, so cracked glass, dead touch and display faults are all fixed by replacing the bonded panel.
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Windows repair and reinstall
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 meets Microsoft's Windows 11 requirements in most configurations. We upgrade from Windows 10, which reached end of support in October 2025, or reinstall Windows 11 cleanly with your files kept.
Battery replacement
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge. On a 2018 machine a worn battery is the likely cause of short runtime, and we measure its capacity before recommending anything else.
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Keyboard and trackpad repair
The keyboard is a separate part on most ThinkPads and is replaced without disturbing the rest of the machine. Trackpad and TrackPoint buttons are replaced the same way.
Charging port and power repair
Charging is over USB-C. A loose or dead port is replaced where it is a separate part, or repaired on the motherboard where it is soldered.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
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Memory
Memory in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
We also carry out motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3, 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
- Memory is soldered on the X1 and recent X-series machines, so it is fixed at purchase.
- USB-C charging port wear is the board repair we see most on these.
- A forgotten supervisor password is stored in a security chip and cannot be reset from software.
Data recovery from the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3
The SSD in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 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 ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Lenovo ThinkPad X Series and X1 range are the older Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 (2017) and the newer Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7 (2019).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 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.
Where do I find the model number on my 2-in-1 laptop?
The base label shows the model name and a machine type, four characters such as 20W0 or 82H8. For this model, look for 20LD or 20LE.
Can the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 run Windows 11?
Yes, in most configurations.