Lenovo Thinkpad T450 Ssd Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

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Time Required

                          10 - 25 minutes

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External Battery
1 step
Back Cover
2 steps
SSD
2 steps

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Introduction

If your Lenovo ThinkPad T450 laptop is not properly loading files or is slow to load, it may be time to replace the SSD. Follow these instructions to replace the SSD in your device.

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Step 1

              External Battery

Using your hands, slide the two locking tabs away from each other to release the battery.
Slide the battery up and out of the device.

Using your hands, slide the two locking tabs away from each other to release the battery.

Slide the battery up and out of the device.

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Step 2

              Back Cover

Using the JIS #00 screwdriver, unscrew seven screws from the back cover.
These screws are not removable and will remain in the back cover.
Use the JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the single 2.8 mm screw from the back cover.

Using the JIS #00 screwdriver, unscrew seven screws from the back cover.

These screws are not removable and will remain in the back cover.

Use the JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the single 2.8 mm screw from the back cover.

Step 3

Insert a plastic opening tool into the edges of the laptop and work your way around the edges to pry off the back cover from the device.
Remove the back cover from the device.

Insert a plastic opening tool into the edges of the laptop and work your way around the edges to pry off the back cover from the device.

Remove the back cover from the device.

Step 4

SSD

Using the JIS #00 screwdriver, remove the single 2.8 mm screw securing the SSD to the device.

Using the JIS #00 screwdriver, remove the single 2.8 mm screw securing the SSD to the device.

Step 5

Lift the SSD up and to the left and remove it from the device.

Lift the SSD up and to the left and remove it from the device.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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