Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
16
Time Required
30 - 45 minutes
Sections
3
- Back Cover
- 10 steps
- Battery Disconnect
- 2 steps
- Left SSD Replacement
- 4 steps
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Introduction
Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. If you are replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.
Finally, be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.
What you need
Step 1
Back cover removal
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to frame:
- Six 12.5 mm PH1 screws
- Four 4.7 mm PH1 screws
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to frame:
Six 12.5 mm PH1 screws
Four 4.7 mm PH1 screws
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Step 2
Release the front clips
- Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.
Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.
Step 3
- Angle the pick to about 30˚.
- Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.
Angle the pick to about 30˚.
Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.
Step 4
Release the left clips
- Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.
- Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips.
Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.
Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips.
Step 5
Release the right clips
- Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.
Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.
Step 6
Release the right vent clips
- Position the laptop vertically so you can easily access the plastic vents.
- Slide the rounded edge of an opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.
- Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
Position the laptop vertically so you can easily access the plastic vents.
Slide the rounded edge of an opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.
Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
Step 7
- Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
- Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.
Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.
Step 8
Release the left vent clips
- Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.
- Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.
Step 9
Step 10
Remove the back cover
- Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
- During reassembly, 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 before you continue working.
Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
During reassembly, 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 before you continue working.
Step 11
Disconnect the battery
- Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.
Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.
Step 12
- Use the flat end of a spudger to push out and disconnect battery cable.
Use the flat end of a spudger to push out and disconnect battery cable.
Step 13
Left SSD removal
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5.1 mm PH00 screws securing the left SSD shield to the motherboard.
- During reassembly, make sure the hole near the top screw aligns with the post on the motherboard.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5.1 mm PH00 screws securing the left SSD shield to the motherboard.
During reassembly, make sure the hole near the top screw aligns with the post on the motherboard.
Step 14
Remove the SSD shield
- Grab the SSD shield and lift up to remove it.
Grab the SSD shield and lift up to remove it.
Step 15
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.7 mm PH1 screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.
- The SSD will spring up to about 30˚ when the screw is removed.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.7 mm PH1 screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.
The SSD will spring up to about 30˚ when the screw is removed.
Step 16
Remove the left SSD
- Grip the edges of the SSD near the screw indent.
- Gently pull to remove the SSD.
Grip the edges of the SSD near the screw indent.
Gently pull to remove the SSD.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Lenovo Legion answers community for help.
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