Huawei MateBook E 2022 SSD Upgrade/Replacement

ID: 151895

Description: The MateBook E is a beautiful device, but with...

Steps:

  1. Heat up the iOpener for 30 seconds in the microwave. Then, heat up the bottom edge of the display for 90 seconds.
  2. Place the iSclack in the middle of the bottom edge.
  3. Press the iSclack to create a small gap between the display and the case.
  4. Once you've opened a sufficient gap, insert an opening pick into the gap.
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  5. Slice through the adhesive under the screen by sliding the pick along the edge of the display, towards the bottom corners.
  6. Leave the pick in place temporarily to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
  7. Heat up the other edges of the display with the iOpener and work your way through all sides.
  8. The display is connected to the laptop with fragile cables. Don't insert the pick deeper than 1cm.
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  9. Lift the display from the right side (with the camera).
  10. The display is still connected to the laptop with a cable. Don't lift it to far away from the case.
  11. Remove the two PH1-screws and the bracket.
  12. Disconnect the display cable with the iFixit Opening Tool.
  13. Remove the entire display and put it aside.
  14. Put the display on a soft surfe, so as not to scratch it.
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  15. Remove the 46 silver PH1-screws.
  16. Remove the 4 black PH1-screws.
  17. The silver screws all have the same size, you don't have to remember where each one goes. The location of the black screws is marked with an arrow.
  18. Remove the middle frame. The battery is attached on the underside, the frame might be heavier than initially expected.
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  19. Remove the PH1-screw, mounting the M.2 SSD.
  20. Remove the heat shield from the old SSD and attach it to the new SSD.
  21. Install the new SSD into the laptop with the screw.
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  22. Remove any residue of the old tape from the four edges of the case.
  23. Remove any residue on the back side of the display.
  24. The display is very fragile, don't use too much force. The black frame is printed on the backside of the display, watch out to not scratch it.
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  25. After mounting the middle frame, attach the new tape to the case.
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