Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15" Primary SSD Replacement

ID: 155283

Description: Use this guide to replace or upgrade the...

Steps:

  1. Before you begin, power down your laptop and unplug it.
  2. There are two kinds of rubber feet along the top and bottom of the rear case. Keep track of their position as you remove them.
  3. Insert an opening pick between the rubber foot and the rear case.
  4. Pry up with the opening pick to release the clips securing the foot.
  5. Remove the foot.
  6. Repeat this procedure for the three remaining feet.
  7. During reassembly, press the feet into their correct slot to reinsert them. Mismatched feet won't fit correctly.
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  9. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the rear case.
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  11. Apply a suction cup to the rear case, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
  12. Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear case and the frame.
  13. Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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  15. Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the rear case to release its plastic clips.
  16. Repeat this process for the left and right edges, but stop before reaching the top edge.
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  18. The top edge of the rear case is lightly adhered to the frame.
  19. Pull the top of the rear case away from the frame to separate the adhesive and release the remaining clips.
  20. If you're having trouble separating the adhesive, use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften it.
  21. Remove the rear case.
  22. During reassembly, perform the following:
  23. If you're using a using a genuine Samsung replacement rear case, be sure to peel off any adhesive liners from the rear case before securing the top edge's clips.
  24. If you're reusing your rear case, you can use some pre-cut adhesive to re-adhere the top edge if your existing adhesive is no longer sticky.
  25. This is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down completely before you continue working.
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  27. Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery cable connector.
  28. Pry up and disconnect the battery cable connector.
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  30. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the SSD.
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  32. Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull the SSD straight out of its socket on the motherboard.
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