This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 23.8-inch all-in-one PC from 2018. Parts are matched to the exact chassis, so the model number matters when we quote.
- Model number
- 520-24ICB
- Released
- 2018
- Type
- All-in-one PC
- Screen
- 23.8-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, plus a 2.5-inch bay on some configurations
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Repairs we carry out on the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB
Screen replacement
A cracked or dark 23.8-inch display is replaced with a matching panel. Where the picture is there but very dim, we test the backlight and its driver before condemning the panel.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB has an M.2 slot and, on some configurations, a 2.5-inch bay. Machines that shipped with a hard drive are much faster once moved to an SSD.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
Windows repair and reinstall
The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB meets Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements in most configurations. We upgrade from Windows 10, which reached end of support in October 2025, or reinstall Windows 11 cleanly with your files kept.
We also carry out motherboard repair, overheating and fan repair, virus removal on the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB, along with stand repair, no-picture and no-boot diagnosis, port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement and data transfer to a new PC.
What we see on the bench
- A dark screen with the PC still running is usually a panel or backlight fault.
- Lenovo all-in-ones have laptop-style parts behind the panel, and most repairs start with removing the back cover or display.
Data recovery from the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB
The SSD in the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Lenovo IdeaCentre and Yoga All-in-One range are the newer Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3 24IMB05 (2020). It is the earliest 23.8-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB be upgraded?
The M.2 SSD can be replaced, and some configurations also have a 2.5-inch bay. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
How do I get my Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.
How much does a Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24ICB screen replacement cost?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.