Y580 Owners Thread

I want to know that either. I'm in between buying the X3 or the ErgoStand.

 

system as a whole and all components are kept cool, the cooling system for the cpu and gpu works great. the only thing that gets hotter than expected and that most people here have experienced is the hard drive, which is not affected by the cooling system and sits right between the cpu and gpu, and can get to about 60C when cpu and gpu are under full load. ive checked the specs for the exact model of hard drive, and it says that the operating temperatures are 0-60C so this isnt a HUGE problem (the hard drive isnt hot when under normal use). however, my guess is that many users have decided to upgrade to an ssd, or will be doing so within 1-2 years as the ssd technology becomes more cheap and available, so there should be nothing to worry about. everything else about this laptop is amazing to me and i dont regret getting it at all. make sure to get the 1080 screen, its amazing!

 

hello everyone

i bought that lenovo yesterday but here in my country (Uruguay) the version they are selling has a screen res of 1366 x 768, do you know if i can buy the full hd screen and replace it myself? and if its possible where i can buy it?

many thanks!

ed. i did a quick search on ebay and amazon but only found the same screen that i have now ...

 

Hola!

If you check this post:

HERE!

The model you're looking for is the LG LP156WF1-TLC1

So here you are:

eBay

Espero que te haya ayudado

 

muchas gracias!

thanks!

do you know if i can do this change and all should be ok? i mean, if this lenovo y580 with a res of 1366*768 supports in the bios or whatever the full hd screen

someone has done it? its difficult to remove the stock screen?

 

These two threads may help you:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ide...80-b156hw01-v4-dual-channel-40-pin-cable.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ideapad-essential/675539-lenovo-y580-lvds-monitor-cable.html

Schematics on how to remove the Y580 LCD is here: Lenovo Y580 LCD FRUs 1 picture by smdnote - Photobucket

Here's a video on how to remove the stock screen from the Y570, which pretty much has the same screen bezel as the Y580: Lenovo Ideapad Y570 Laptop Screen Replacement Procedure - YouTube

 

For those of you who replaced the glossy FHD screen (LG LP156WF1-TLC1) with a matte screen from AUO, do you know of any reputable screen resellers in the USA?

EDIT: I think I answered my question - laptopscreen.com

 

All I found on that site were HD screens:

IBM-Lenovo IDEAPAD Y580 replacement Laptop LCD Screen from $59.99 Brand-new screens (never used).

On ebay, I found FHD ones.

 

B156HW01 V.4 replacement Laptop LCD Screen $85.99 Brand-new screens (never used).

 

Another Y580 review with benchmarks. Unfortunately, English does not appear to be the author's first language.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 gaming notebook review. | Notebook for Gaming

 

I'll be going with the X3, personally. Even though I don't have access to the Ergostand, I would STILL go for the X3 even if I did, for cooling that is.

 

Yeah, I was going to buy it either. I just hope the Y580 fits without problems.

 

One more question . Screen resolution 1366x768 is good enough or it's better to pay more and buy 1920x1080?

 

FHD is worth the extra bucks IMO.

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This might seem like an odd question, but is it safe to use this laptop in sub-freezing temperatures outside (gaming)? This winter will probably get below freezing a few times, with lots of snow. I know the Y580 has a bit of an overheating problem, which the weather should fix haha, but I was wondering if it's dangerous and could freeze/break some component of the laptop with the drastic temperature change. No need for a cooling pad if nature can do it

 

Also, for everyone looking for a good cooling pad, what do you think about this:
Amazon.com: Cooler Master NotePal X2 Laptop Cooling Pad with 140mm Blue LED Fan (R9-NBC-4WAK-GP): Electronics

 

I purchased this cooling pad from Amazon: Amazon.com: Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim Ultra-Slim Laptop Cooling Pad with 160mm Fan (R9-NBC-XSLI-GP): Electronics

It fits the Y580 perfectly and very compact for easy transport. It does pretty well on cooling and brings down my temperatures 7 - 10 degrees.

 

I'm considering buying that one. Can you use it on your lap or on the bed or couch?

 

Yes, it's very light and easy to move around. My girlfriend also sometimes uses it in bed for her MacBook pro. I was considering the U3 cooler initially, but felt this wad more portable.

 

Hello I plan on switching my hard drive to the optical drive slot when my y580 arrives. I find this hdd caddy and im wondering if it fits or the y580?

New SATA 2nd HDD caddy 12.7mm Universal CD/DVD-ROM DV25 | eBay

also i find this USB caddy/case for Y580 optical drive. do you think it will fit?

External USB enclosure caddy case for 9.5mm 12.7mm SATA Superdrive Optical Drive | eBay

last question does this void your warrenty?


thanks

 

Thanks for the info. Mobility is one of the things I'm looking for in the cooling pad since I have two "work stations" my home and my office. Therefore I need something easy to carry in my backpack without adding too much weight. Although so far my Y580 is not reaching crazy temperatures. Of course I don't have any games yet

 

will this enclosure work to put the optical drive in?

Startech SLMSOPTB SATA Slimline CD/DVD External Optical Drive Enclosure Black

Startech SLMSOPTB SATA Slimline CD/DVD External Optical Drive Enclosure Black - Startech.com - SLMSOPTB

 

PHP:

The purpose of cooling pad is to provide correct and sufficient cooling to the laptop, with that model you mentioned, I suspect two vents at the bottom are being partially blocked or cool air doesn't reach them properly.

U3 is portable and light enough as it comes with a strap which you can use it as a case for the laptop( you can find photos of it on the net). But beside from that, I found it the most suitable cooling pad for this model as fans can be placed directly beneath the vents to provide most amount of cool air. and none of the vents are blocked by the edges of the pad.

Just my 2 Cents on this

 

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I read a review saying the U3 was way to big to fit in a backpack, the backpack needs to be able to accommodate a 19" laptop at least. I'd go with the U2, although I see 3 vents on the bottom of my Y580 the U2 should be fine

 

You really need to place the laptop on top of the cooling pad and see if it blocks any vents or not , If it does , no matter how portable it is , not worth it and can actually cause damage.

 

If the U3 model were not available for you, what would be your second option? That's exactly the case in which I am.

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for the poeple who removed their optical drive from their y580, what are you using to connect to your laptop?

 

I found U3 quite accidentally as I couldn't find it myself. Though didn't want to buy just something because U3 wasn't available.
So I was going to build my own. Very simple to do actually, you can buy aluminum mesh from hardware shop to the size you want, find a fan which is suitable with USB current and amp , place it where you want. find something to hold the mesh up and rubber feet to hold the laptop

Might sound complicated but its quite easy to do, only thing is to make sure your fan doesn't draw too much current and amp from USB.

 

quick question does removing the optical disk drive and adding a hdd void your warrenty?

 

quick answer yes if you do it yourself.

 

Does the optical disk have a void sticker?

 

I don't see why it would since it's so easy to undo... not like re-pasting or modding the bottom case or anything like that.

 

Quick question a keep reading about the heating problem concerning the hard drive because its in the middle of the cpu and gpu. If I relocate the main HDD to DVD position. Will this help with the heat problem?

 

Well that doesn't matter for the company, as far as they are concerned, their machine was opened and tampered with, and they can't guarantee that YOU did a good job with a warranty.

 

I just received my Y580 a few hours ago...exceptional machine, very pleased with it so far.


Does anyone happen to have some useful tips regarding the laptop's battery? I mean, should the laptop periodically be left to run on battery mode for a bit or something?


Also, from the pre-installed software, what is worth keeping and what is not? I'm for sure uninstalling McAfee and getting Avast, though.

 

Thanks for the tip. I know that the U3 is the best cooling pad out there right know, but like The Big Kahuna said, it won't fit in my backpack. And Jaybs said that it brings down the temp by about 7 - 10 degrees. BUT to be honest, I haven't bought it yet 'cause I'm not 100% sure. And since I don't have any games yet, there is no rush .

 

Quick question a keep reading about the heating problem concerning the hard drive because its in the middle of the cpu and gpu. If I relocate the main HDD to DVD position. Will this help with the heat problem?

 

howdy all:
got my 580 yesterday and am very impressed, one thing i didnt think of though, im use this as desktop replacement, and my old external monitor only supports 1600x1050 its a 5 year old viewsonic 22in, and im useing the d-sub to connect to, the 580 screen in 1900 x 1080 is awesome and it makes my old viewsonic look pitiful, anyway i will be ordering a new monitor that will support the 1900 x 1080, ....for those of you that use a external monitor and are using the hdmi port is it working alright or is there in quirks with it..

thanks in advance

Troy

 

Well you're factually incorrect on this one. Both the HDD and the ODD are user serviceable parts so no removing and replacing them will not affect the system warranty. You should actually read through the warranty before commenting.

 

No problems with mine, I've got it hooked up to a 24" samsung via a hdmi to dvi adapter when it's sitting on my desk and it works flawlessly.

 

Hi guys,
Several days ago I ordered the shipment of a Y580 w/ 1 TB 5400 RPM HDD + 32GB mSATA SDD. I also bought a Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD. What hard drive set up do you suggest I do? The laptop comes in about four days, and I want to get it up an running with a good hard drive set up the day it comes.

Thanks!

 

Hello

I would like to buy Y580 i7 FHD with SSD S 830 256GB but... I have a few questions.

1. If someone can give stress temperature of SSD in HDD bay ?
2. If someone can give stress temperature of HDD in optical bay ?
3. Person who have optical bay i please them to check SSD in optical bay- interface SATA II or SATA III and temperature in stress.

Thanks in advance

Igor

 

I can confirm that bobo is correct. I work for an authorized Lenovo repair depot and someone having popped out the HDD or ODD would not stop us from servicing the unit. Only blatant physical damage (liquid spill, cracked chassis, etc) would cause us to deny coverage.

 

i would also like to know this,if someone can please answer

 

So, my guess from reading all your comments is that the 2nd best cooler for Y580 is the NotePal X-Slim right?
I wanted to know if anyone has some experience with the X3. Thanks!

 

recieved my lenovo y580 yesterday..... after a month sense purchasing from them..and i love everything about it.....but there is audio crack issue randomly sometimes from the speakers..and even when i use headphones it does same thing...i think im sending back latop unless i find a way to fix...not buying from lenovo again thats for sure.

 

Try uninstalling mcfee

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Just wondering, but did you do a clean install?

If not, is McAfee still installed?

 

Like huevo and tinytop said, McAfee is known to cause weird side effects to the laptop. So, I agree with them... UNINSTALL IT!! Get AVG or Avast (IMHO)

 

Hi all,
I just received my Ideapad Y580 with the 500gb 7200rpm hard drive. Whenever I game and the fan kicks in, I hear a slight buzzing sound and I'm pretty sure it's the fan. Do any other owners have any insight as to what this is and if it's normal? I hope my new laptop isn't defective... Thanks in advance!