Review of Lenovo Flex 2 15 laptop

Pros of Lenovo Flex 2 15 laptop:
Solid performance; Crisp full-HD display; Snappy, responsive keyboard;  Useful app selection

Cons of Lenovo Flex 2 15 laptop:
No tablet mode; Below-average Lenovo Flex 2 15 laptop battery life; Muddy audio playback 

Design

Lenovo has a knack for crafting seductive laptops, but the Flex 2 isn't the company's prettiest creation. I was fond of the striped, metal-brushed aluminum deck and slim edges, but the bulky backside offsets those features. A somewhat unsightly gap between the notebook's 300-degree hinge and its 15.6-inch display mars the back.

The Flex 2 15 laptop sports a smooth, plain-black lid, with a reflective silver Lenovo logo at its top left. The underside is similarly simple, with a duo of long vents in the center and a subtly speckled finish.

Measuring 15.04 x 10.87 x 1.06 inches and weighing 5.6 pounds, the Flex 2 felt bulky when I transitioned between laptop and stand mode. Still, the device is roughly the same size and weight as 15-inch competitors like the Acer Aspire E15 Touch (15.02 x 10.08 x 1.24 inches, 5.6 pounds) and Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (14.9 x 10 x 0.9 inches, 5.4 pounds).

Multi Mode

Like its predecessor, the Flex can be used in both laptop and stand modes, thanks to its 300-degree hinge. The Flex 2 worked efficiently in both configurations, but the notebook's wide frame and hefty weight made switching between modes feel cumbersome. On the plus side, the notebook recognized every transition I made, and prompted me to check out ideal apps for each mode whenever we switched to one.

The display also did an admirable job handling the 1080p trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. I could clearly make out the facial pores and stringy moustache of Bard the Bowman, and the films grassy plains and icy battlefields looked rich. 

The Flex 2's speakers have some serious output, but louder isn't always better. When I cranked the Foo Fighters' "Times Like These" at full volume, the muddy electric guitars created a hollow, near-unlistenable wall of sound. Dave Grohl's normally powerful vocals sounded buried, and bass was almost unnoticeable. 

Sporting a set of black, smooth, curvy island-keys atop a flexible rubber base, the Flex 2's AccuType keyboard is a joy for touch typists. The keys in the top row double as shortcuts for adjusting volume and brightness, closing windows, and switching apps, and they let you do so without holding the Fn key. 

Amazing Lenovo Flex 2 15 laptop battery:

• Battery Chemical: Li-ion

• Battery Voltage: 7.44V

• Battery Capacity: 5600mAh

• Battery Color: Black

• Type: original

• Warranty: 9 months
• Battery Source: http://www.laptop-battery.org.uk/laptopbattery/lenovo/flex%202%2015-batteries.htm

How to Remove and Replace HP Pavilion x360 Notebook PCs Battery

If you need to buy a new HP Pavilion x360 battery to replace your old one, you'd better read this passage before your action.
What you need:

• You need a Phillips head screwdriver.
• Turn off the computer. Disconnect the Ethernet or modem cable. Disconnect the power cord.
• Transfer the computer to a clear, flat, stable work surface over a non-carpeted floor.
• HP strongly recommends the use of an anti-static wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the computer.
• Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

Attention:

1. The edges of metal panels can cut skin. Be careful not to slide skin along any interior metal edge of the computer.
2. Before starting, power off the computer and wait for components to cool before starting these procedures.

Caution：

This product contains components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a noncarpeted floor, use a static dissipative work surface (such as a conductive foam pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap connected to a grounded surface.

Removing the battery: (Make sure the computer is disconnected from power before starting.)

(1) Remove the base enclosure.

For instructions to remove the base enclosure, see the HP support document, Removing and Replacing the Base Enclosure.

(2)  Find the HP Pavilion x360 laptop battery cable.

(3)Disconnect the Pavilion x360 battery cable from its connector on the system board.

(4)Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.

(5)Remove the speaker cable from the routing tabs on the battery.

Be sure to notice the routing of the speaker cable around the battery for later replacement.

(6) Remove the four screws that secure the battery to the top cover.

(7) Lift the Pavilion x360 battery off of the standoffs on the top cover.

Replacing the battery

1.Place the battery onto the standoffs

2.Replace the four screws that secure the battery to the top cover.

3.Route the speaker cable through the routing tabs on the battery.

4.Connect the speaker cable into its connector on the system board.

5.Connect the battery cable into its connector on the system board.

6. Replace the base enclosure.