Razer Blade Stealth 2017 SSD Replacement

ID: 127531

Description: This guide outlines how to replace the SSD on...

Steps:

1. Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and discharge the battery down to 25%.
2. Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight, 3mm screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.
3. Whenever you remove screws from the device, remember to save and label them.

4. Remove the bottom cover of the laptop by sliding it away from the hinge.
5. Do not force the cover up!

6. Use your fingernail to pry up and disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

7. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six, 5mm screws securing the battery.

8. Remove any tape attached to the battery.
9. Use the plastic spudger to pry out the battery.

10. Use a plastic spudger to disconnect one end of the interconnect cable.
11. Remove any tape attached to the interconnect cable.

12. Lift the black plastic cover and interconnect cable to expose the SSD.
13. Use a Phillips #00 to remove the one, 2mm screw on the left side of the SSD.

14. Remove the SSD from the motherboard by sliding it out at an angle.