Model guide

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 upgrade guide

The RAM is soldered, so it cannot be upgraded.
The SSD can be upgraded.

MemoryDDR4-3200
SSD interfacePCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Compatible upgrades

Parts that fit this laptop

Fit notes call out details that matter, including faster memory and SSD heatsinks.

Read the fit note on each drive. It covers details a spec sheet skips, like heatsinks and slower slots.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB

M.2 2280 · NVMe · no heatsink

Fits

Crucial T500 2TB

M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · no heatsink · This drive supports PCIe 4.0. The laptop's slot is PCIe 3.0, so it runs at that speed.

Fits · slower

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB

M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · no heatsink · This drive supports PCIe 4.0. The laptop's slot is PCIe 3.0, so it runs at that speed.

Fits · slower

WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB

M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · no heatsink · This drive supports PCIe 4.0. The laptop's slot is PCIe 3.0, so it runs at that speed.

Fits · slower

WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB with heatsink

M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · with heatsink · This drive has a heatsink. We have not confirmed the clearance in this laptop, so check it before installing.

Fits · check heatsink
Documented details

Full specs and sources

Each value shows its status and links to the manufacturer's documentation once verified.

SpecValueStatusSource
Memory typeDDR4-3200Verified
Soldered memorySolderedVerified
SSD form factorM.2 2280Verified
SSD interfacePCIe 3.0 x4 NVMeVerified

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Common questions

Before you open the cover

Short answers to the details most likely to affect your purchase.

Will upgrading void my warranty?

Warranty terms depend on your region and the cause of any damage. Read Lenovo's current terms and follow its service manual before working inside the laptop.