The case of the IdeaPad Gaming is made of black plastic (“Onyx Black”) throughout. Lenovo uses smooth surfaces on the base unit’s top side and the lid’s back. The surfaces of the bottom cover and the display bezel are roughened. The battery is firmly built into the device. Furthermore, the gaming laptop doesn’t have a maintenance hatch. In order to access the inside, the bottom cover must be removed. More about this later.

There’s nothing to criticize when it comes to the workmanship. The gap dimensions are in order, and sharp edges aren’t noticeable. The laptop doesn’t reveal any serious stability deficiencies. The base unit can be twisted a bit, but this behavior is still just within the limits. The same applies to the lid. Exerting pressure on the lid’s back leads to changes in the image in a few places. The hinges hold the lid firmly in position. Moreover, opening the lid with one hand is possible.