Lenovo Yoga C740-14 Repair

Announced in 2019, the Lenovo Yoga C740-14 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop designed to combine flexibility, performance, and portability. As part of Lenovo’s popular Yoga line, it targets students, professionals, and anyone who values a lightweight design with touchscreen capabilities.

The Yoga C740-14 features a 360-degree hinge that allows the laptop to be used in four modes: laptop, tent, stand, and tablet. It includes a 14-inch Full HD touchscreen with IPS technology and Dolby Vision, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a backlit keyboard for low-light use. It also offers a fingerprint reader for secure logins and optional support for a Lenovo Digital Pen.

Internally, the device supports up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of soldered RAM, and up to a 1TB SSD. It has a slim aluminum build, weighs just over 3 pounds, and offers up to 13 hours of battery life.

Some users have reported common issues such as excessive fan noise, overheating, and battery wear over time. There have been no major recalls for this device as of 2025. The Yoga C740-14 was positioned as a strong mid-range convertible laptop at launch and remains a popular option for users seeking a balance of portability and performance.

To confirm the exact model, users can check for the model number C740-14IML or 81TC printed on a label on the bottom of the laptop.

- Processor Options:

- Intel Core i5-10210U: 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.6–4.2 GHz, 6MB cache

- Intel Core i7-10510U: 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.8–4.9 GHz, 8MB cache

- Intel Core i7-10710U: 6 cores, 12 threads, 1.1–4.7 GHz, 12MB cache

- Memory:

- 8GB or 16GB DDR4-2666 RAM (soldered, not upgradable)

- Storage:

- Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

- Optional Intel Optane Memory

- Display:

- 14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS touchscreen

- Anti-glare, 300 nits brightness, 72% NTSC color

- Graphics:

- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics

- Audio:

- Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (2W x2)

- Dual-array microphone

- 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack

- Camera:

- 720p webcam with privacy shutter

- Battery:

- 51Wh integrated battery

- Up to 13 hours of battery life (MobileMark 2014)

- Connectivity:

- Wi-Fi 6 or Intel Wireless-AC

- Bluetooth 5.0

- Ports:

- 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)

- 2x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort)

- 1x headphone/microphone combo jack

- Input:

- Backlit keyboard

- Precision glass touchpad

- Optional Lenovo Digital Pen support

- Dimensions & Weight:

- 321.8 x 214.6 x 14.9–16.9 mm (12.67 x 8.45 x 0.59–0.67 in)

- Approx. 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

- Security:

- Touch fingerprint reader on palm rest

- Camera privacy shutter

- BIOS password protection

- Some common issues users may encounter with the Lenovo Yoga C740-14 include overheating, fan noise or failure, random shutdowns, and battery wear over time.

- This model has limited port options, users may want to use a USB-C hub for expandability.

- Drivers and BIOS updates can be downloaded from Lenovo's official support page.

- Lenovo Yoga C740-14IML Drivers and Software

- Lenovo Yoga C740-14IML Home Page

- Lenovo yoga C740-14IML Guides and Manuals