Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 Repair

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 is a gaming and general multimedia laptop that costs CAD $1,379.99. It is part of Lenovo's IdeaPad line, which focuses on delivering a combination of gaming performance and cost.

This laptop was released in 2020 and has a variety of specifications for varied needs. It has next-generation Intel Core CPUs and specialized NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards up to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, which aids gamers, content makers, and school/work users with their jobs.

The 15.6-inch Full HD display provides an immersive visual experience, and storage options include HDD and SSD to meet your storage requirements. The very noteworthy thing about this device is its backlit keyboard which is known to show up in Lenovo’s gaming line of laptops and it is appreciative to young gamers and other users. In terms of connectivity, it offers multiple USB ports, audio jacks, and wireless options.

This laptop is not known to have many failures reported and few returns as most customers are satisfied though some customers have issues with the build quality to price range, but it is mostly for gaming. Most models come Windows 10 though generally but most laptops are upgradeable to Windows 11 past 2019. The RAM is upgradeable from 8 GB to 16 GB.

The device looks like your typical Lenovo laptop but with a sleeker and gaming-like design with the edges trimmed out, this laptop has a traditional gamer aesthetic, with an angular chassis and a dark colour scheme. As soon as you open the laptop you will see the “IdeaPad Gaming” on the screen the Lenovo logo in the usual spot on the bottom right corner and the very noticeable RGB backlit keyboard. The model number, “15IMH05,” can usually be found on a sticker located on the underside of the laptop. You might need to flip it over to access this sticker. The laptop has dimensions (W x D x H) 359 x 249.6 x 24.9 mm (14.13 x 9.83 x 0.98 inches). These typical characteristics should help you identify the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 from similar models.

Sources:

Lenovo PSREF (Product Specifications Reference) 

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 User Guide 

Processor

• 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor
• Core i5-10200H
• Core i5-10300H
• Core i7-10750H
• Operating System
• Windows® 10 Pro 64
• Windows 10 Home 64

Graphics

• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

Monitor Support

• HDMI supports up to 4096x2160@60Hz

Chipset

• Intel HM470 chipset

Memory

• Up to 16GB DDR4-2933 offering
• Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable

Storage

• Up to two drives, 1x 2.5" HDD + 1x M.2 SSD
• 2.5" HDD up to 1TB
• M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB
• M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB

Audio Chip High

• Definition (HD) Audio

Speakers

• Stereo speakers, 1.5W x2, Dolby® Audio™

Microphone

• Dual array microphone

Camera

•  HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Battery

• Integrated Li-Polymer 45Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
• Max Battery Life 9.7 hr

Power Adapter

• 135W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Display

• 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, 250 nits, Antiglare, 16:9, Refresh rate 120Hz, DC dimmer
• 5.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS 250 nits, Antiglare, 16:9, 45%, Refresh rate 60Hz, DC dimmer

Keyboard

• 6-row, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad
• Blue backlight

Touchpad

• Buttonless Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision Touchpad (PTP), 69 x 104 mm (2.72 x 4.09 inches)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

• 359 x 249.6 x 24.9 mm (14.13 x 9.83 x 0.98 inches)

Weight 2.2 kg

• (4.8 lbs)

Onboard Ethernet

• Gigabit Ethernet

WLAN + Bluetooth

•  802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth 5.0, M.2 card
•  Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0, M.2 card

Standard Ports

• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only)
• 1x HDMI 2.0
• 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
• 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
• 1x Power connector

Sources:

Lenovo PSREF (Product Specifications Reference) 

 YouTube Link Repair Guides

• Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 81Y4 Complete Disassembly 
  • YouTube Link to open case and remove Ram/Add Ram
• Replace LCD Screen on Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 
  • YouTube Link to do Screen Replacement

Lenovo Official Website Information

• Lenovo PSREF (Product Specifications Reference) 
  • Includes a list of information about the product and including specs, warranty, compatibility, Upgradability.
• Hardware Maintenance Manuel (Lenovo Official Website) 
  • Includes a user guide, Setup Guide, Hardware Maintenance Manuel, Compliance info, and Regulatory notices.
• Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 User Guide 
  • Includes a user guide which usually comes in the box of the laptop but it’s a starter guide
• Troubleshoot & Diagnose The Device (Lenovo Official Website) 
  • Troubleshooting answers for specific problems from their official website.