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How To Open Up Your Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Fan & Heat Sink Replacement

Lenovo E14 Gen 4 Battery Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Internal Speakers Replacement

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Wireless LAN Card Replacement

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing any difficulties with your ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 and need some additional help, here are a few trouble shooting guides to try:

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Overheating

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Will Not Charge

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Keeps Crashing

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 has Regular Audio Glitches

Background

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 is an affordable 14” laptop released by Lenovo in 2022. It was released as part of the diverse ThinkPad family of laptops in the budget-friendly ThinkPad E (formerly Edge) line, which is designed for and marketed towards small-to-medium-sized businesses. This device was released concurrently with a more costly 15” model, the ThinkPad E15 Gen 4. There are no notable differences in performance or computing power between the two models.

The ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 is 12.76 x 8.69 inches and starts at 3.5-3.6 lbs. The casing may be made of either a mix of aluminum and sturdy plastic or just aluminum. Built-in features include a webcam w/ privacy shutter, fingerprint scanner, and TrackPoint pointing stick. This model runs using either an AMD Ryzen 5000 Series or Intel 12th Gen Core processor. The ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 does not have a history of recalls.

This model is preceded by the ThinkPad E14 Gen 3. The Gen 4 offers increased memory over the Gen 3, as well as a higher quality camera, more powerful CPU, and lighter build, but has a lower average battery life. Both models have a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Gen 4 is followed by the Gen 5, which offers a higher quality camera, higher resolution display, touch screen, 16:10 aspect ratio, more powerful CPU, and a lighter build.

Identification

The ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 can be distinguished in a number of ways:

On the back of the device there should be a printed label containing the full machine type/model and the serial number.

  • Use the Lenovo Vantage app:
    • Go to the “Device” or “My Device” section.
    • The product name, serial number, or model number should be displayed at the top of the page.
    • When opening up the device there will either be a badge or a sticker located by the mouse pad stating the device and its model.
  • Using the Windows program:
    • Right click on the “This PC” or “My Computer” icon.
    • Select “Properties”
    • The device name should be located in the middle of the page.
  • Using Command Prompt:
    • Press the Windows + X.
    • Go to “Systems”
    • The device name should be located at the top of the page.
  • Using BIOS:
    • Restart the computer pressing the F1 key repeatedly.
    • Enter BIOS Set Up.
    • The serial number of the device should be displayed either on the main screen or the system summary screen.

Technical Specifications

Performance:

  • Processor: 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 Processor
  • Maximum Memory Capacity: 32 GB
  • Memory Type: DDR4-3200
  • Memory Slots: 1 Available
  • Memory Slot Type: DDR4 SO-DIMM
  • Graphics Type: Integrated
  • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics or Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Display:

  • Panel Type: TN LCD
  • Size: 14"
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Touchscreen: None

Input/Output Connectors (Ports):

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C "Thunderbolt 4"
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
  • 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • 1 x Kensington Security Slot

Communications:

  • Network: Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection 1219-V (RJ45)
  • Modem: None
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • MU-MIMO Support: 1 x 1
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
  • Mobile Broadband: None
  • NFC: None
  • Microphone: Dual-microphone array, near-field
  • Webcam: 720p HD, 1080p FHD, or 1080 FHD + IR hybrid (all with fixed focus)

Battery:

  • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-Ion (Li-Polymer)
  • Watt-Hours / Type: 45 Wh or 57 Wh
  • Cells: 3
  • Power Supply: 65 W 2-pin or 3-pin

General:

  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
  • Security: dTPM 2.0 chip, Webcam privacy shutter, Kensington Security Slot, Optional Smart Power On (integrated fingerprint reader)
  • Keyboard: Standard Notebook Keyboard, Optional Backlight
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.75 x 0.7 x 8.68" / 324.0 x 17.9 x 220.7 mm
  • Weight: 3.50 lb. / 1.59 kg

Additional Information

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 User Guide

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Product Page

Lenovo Vantage App

Lenovo E14 Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Video: How to Open the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4