Lenovo ThinkPad P50 SSD Replacement

ID: 186145

Description: If you notice slow performance, frequent...

Steps:

1. Slide the battery latch to the left to unlock it and remove the battery.

2. Loosen the six 12.6 mm captive screws that secure the lower case with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
3. The screws will not come all the way out; do not attempt to remove them from the case.
4. Pull up the notch with your fingernail or a spudger.

5. Lift the lower case up and off of the chassis.

6. Remove the 4.4 mm Phillips #00 screw securing the SSD.

7. Slide the harness backwards, then pull it out.

8. Remove the 3.7 mm screw securing the SSD to the harness with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

9. Lift the drive up at about a 35 degree angle and pull out to remove it from the case.