Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro SSD Replacement

ID: 52256

Description: Accessing and replacing the Solid State Drive...

Steps:

  1. Before opening your laptop, make sure it is powered off.
  2. Remove the ten 3.3 mm screws from the base cover using a T5 Torx screwdriver.
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  3. Slide the plastic opening tool between the base cover and the frame to pry open the computer.
  4. Slowly go around the entire perimeter of the computer until all edges are loose.
  5. Make sure the plastic opening tool doesn't go too far into the device.
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  6. Remove the panel and place it in a safe location.
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  7. Remove the six 3.5 mm screws surrounding the battery using a Phillips 00 screwdriver.
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  8. Using either tweezers or your fingers, disconnect the black battery cable by pinching either side of the connector and pulling towards the battery.
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  9. Carefully lift and remove the battery.
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  10. Remove the 1.5 mm screw using the Philips 00 screwdriver.
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  11. Use the plastic opening tool to remove the hard drive/SSD.
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