What’s the deal with upgrading RAM in Lenovo’s IdeaPad 730S?

Best answer: No, the RAM in Lenovo’s IdeaPad 730S cannot be upgraded. Despite being able to remove the back panel and access the laptop’s internal hardware, all models come with RAM soldered to the motherboard. You can, however, upgrade the M.2 PCIe solid-state drive (SSD) with relative ease.

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Why can’t the RAM be upgraded in the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S?

No easy RAM access here due to the large cooling system and battery. In any case, it’s soldered onto the motherboard.

In most cases, laptop manufacturers cut costs and save space by not providing a RAM module or connector that allows for sticks to be swapped in and out. When you consider the IdeaPad 730S — a relatively affordable laptop that’s just a half-inch thick with the lid closed — these reasons make a lot of sense.