Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

3

Time Required

                          5 minutes            

Sections

2

  • Back Panel
  • 1 step
  • SSD
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

Before replacing the SSD, make sure to back up any storage currently on the card to another hard drive.

Before beginning make sure to power off your device completely.

What you need

Step 1

              Back Panel               
  • Remove eight 5 mm screws from the back panel using a T5 Torx screwdriver.
  • Use the opening tool to loosen the panel on all sides and then lift it from the device.

Remove eight 5 mm screws from the back panel using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

Use the opening tool to loosen the panel on all sides and then lift it from the device.

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Step 2

              SSD               
  • Remove two 3 mm screws (four total) from each of the copper plates using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

Remove two 3 mm screws (four total) from each of the copper plates using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

Step 3

  • Unplug the SSD card underneath each plate.
  • There may be two slots for SSD cards, but only one card. You can install another card for storage customizability in the laptop.

Unplug the SSD card underneath each plate.

There may be two slots for SSD cards, but only one card. You can install another card for storage customizability in the laptop.

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