Background and Identification

The Lenovo Y50-70 is a gaming laptop released in 2014. It is also known by the shorter name “Y50.” The 15.6-inch display—available in a 1080p or 4K configuration—is powered by a Nvidia GTX 860M graphics card. The laptop uses a 4th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and up to 16 GB of memory located in two user-accessible slots. Likewise, the internal storage (either a standard 2.5-inch drive or an mSATA SSD) can be replaced or upgraded to make the computer faster.

In 2015, Lenovo updated the Y50-70 to include a faster Nvidia GTX 960M graphics card. They also sold a separate model called the Y50 Touch, which included touchscreen capability. Since the two models are similar, you may find other useful repair information at the iFixit page for the Y50 Touch.

The Lenovo Y50 laptop has a black plastic case. The keyboard includes a numpad and the keys themselves have a red accent around the edges. You can identify this laptop by looking for the model and serial numbers, which are inscribed on the bottom case. You can enter these on the Lenovo support page to find more detailed information about your device.

Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Fourth-generation Intel Core i7 processor
  • 4 cores, 8 threads

Memory

  • 16 GB
  • 1600 MHz DDR3L
  • Two upgradeable slots

Storage

  • Standard 2.5-inch hard drive or SSHD
  • Or mSATA SSD

Graphics

  • Nvidia GTX 860M (2014 model)
  • Nvidia GTX 960M (2015 model)

Display

  • 15.6 inches (40 cm)
  • 1920x1080 pixels or 3860x2160 pixels
  • IPS or TN panel

Connections

  • Two USB 3.0 ports
  • USB 2.0 port
  • HDMI video port
  • Ethernet port
  • Card reader
  • 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jack
  • 3.5 mm S/PIDF

Wireless

  • 802.11a/b/g/n or 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.0

Additional Information

Lenovo IdeaPad Y series on Wikipedia

Lenovo support page for the Y50-70

Lenovo Y50-70 on Amazon

Y50-70 (Full HD) review by NotebookCheck

Y50-70 (4K) review by NotebookCheck

Y50-70 (960M) review by NotebookCheck

Lenovo Y50-70 manual on ManualsDirectory

Lenovo Y50-70 hardware maintenance manual