Lenovo IdeaPad U530 Touch Hard Drive Replacement

ID: 145170

Description: This is a step-by-step guide on how to replace...

Steps:

  1. Remove the back panel by removing all screws. Use a PH000 screwdriver head.
  2. Make sure to also remove the hinge screws.
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  4. To remove the panel, use a plastic opening tool to prevent any damage.
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  6. Locate and assess the battery. Pictured in the upper right area of the computer.
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  8. Locate and remove all screws attaching the battery to the hull of the computer. It is recommended that you use a JIS #1 screwdriver head for this task.
  9. Be careful to keep track of all removed screws.
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  11. Detach the connection from the battery to the motherboard. This is the only connection that needs to be disconnected for the battery.
  12. To remove the connection, please pull firmly, as it well secured.
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  14. Simply lift the battery out of the computer, and acquire a replacement.
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  16. Remove two 3 mm screws connecting the hard drive to the computer base using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
  17. Detach the connection from the hard drive to the motherboard.
  18. Remove the hard drive from the laptop.
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