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[title|Lenovo G570]

[summary]The Lenovo G570 is a 15-inch laptop announced in January 2011.[/summary]

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[page_title|Lenovo G570 Repair]

== Background and Identification ==

The Lenovo G570 is a 15.6-inch laptop announced at the [link|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Show|Consumer Electronics Show] in January 2011. It was released alongside its 14-inch equivalent, the G470. At the time, Lenovo marketed these laptops under the branding of the “Essential series.” This model features a black plastic case. You can identify this device by looking on the bottom of the laptop for a sticker containing the serial number. Enter the digits on [link|https://support.lenovo.com|Lenovo’s support website] to find more detailed information about your model.

The G570 is powered by an Intel processor. It can support up to 16GB of memory, which can be installed in two slots behind a cover as shown in the laptop’s [link|https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_g470_g475_g570_g575_ug_v2.0_english.pdf|user guide]. The standard 2.5-inch drive is also located behind the same cover, allowing easy access. Speaking of which, the battery is removable and held in place by two simple clasps. Ah, sweet repairability!

The laptop also features an optical drive which can read Blu-ray discs. You can pull this out of the side of the laptop once you remove a single screw from the bottom. This procedure is shown again in the [link|https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_g470_g475_g570_g575_ug_v2.0_english.pdf|user guide]. There are also some disassembly instructions in the lengthier [link|https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/Lenovo%20G470G475G570G575%20Hardware%20Mainenance%20Manual.pdf|hardware manual].

== Technical Specifications ==

***Processor***

* Intel Core i7-3520M at 2.9 GHz
* Intel Core i5-3360M at 2.80 GHz
* Intel Core i5-3320M at 2.60 GHz
* Intel Core i5-3210M at 2.50 GHz
* Intel Core i3-2350M at 2.40 GHz
* Intel Core i3-2330M at 2.20 GHz
* Intel Pentium B970M

***Memory***

* Up to 16 GB total
* Two SODIMM slots
* DDR3 memory at 1333 MHz (1333 MT/s)

***Storage***

* 2.5-inch SATA drive bay
* 12.7 mm optical drive

***Graphics***

* Intel HD Graphics

***Display***

* 15.6 inches (39.6 cm)
* 1366x768 pixels

***Connections***

* Two USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) ports
* Two USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports
* VGA video port
* HDMI port
* Mini DisplayPort
* Two card readers
* Ethernet port (1GbE)
* 3.5 mm headphone and microphone combo jack

***Wireless***

* 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi
* Or, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi

== Additional Information ==

[link|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenovo_Essential_laptops#G_Series|Lenovo Essential series laptops on Wikipedia]

[link|https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/essential/g-series/g570/|G570 official product page]

[link|https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/lenovo-g-series-laptops/lenovo-g570-notebook|G570 support page]

[link|https://www.cnet.com/reviews/lenovo-essential-g570-review/|Lenovo G70 review by Cnet]

[link|https://www.engadget.com/2011-01-04-lenovo-adds-g-and-b-series-ideapads-to-its-cornucopia-of-laptop.html|Lenovo adds G and B Series IdeaPads by Engadget]

[document|987|Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware  Maintenance  Manual]

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Summary

Additional Information

Background and Identification

The Lenovo G570 is a 15.6-inch laptop announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2011. It was released alongside its 14-inch equivalent, the G470. At the time, Lenovo marketed these laptops under the branding of the “Essential series.” This model features a black plastic case. You can identify this device by looking on the bottom of the laptop for a sticker containing the serial number. Enter the digits on Lenovo’s support website to find more detailed information about your model.

The G570 is powered by an Intel processor. It can support up to 16GB of memory, which can be installed in two slots behind a cover as shown in the laptop’s user guide. The standard 2.5-inch drive is also located behind the same cover, allowing easy access. Speaking of which, the battery is removable and held in place by two simple clasps. Ah, sweet repairability!