Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 SSD Replacement

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 SSD Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

10

Zeitaufwand

30 - 45 Minuten

Einleitung

Use this guide to upgrade or replace the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) in a Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 laptop. This laptop is only compatible with NVME SSDs, and is therefore not compatible with SATA SSDs.

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.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame:

    • Six 7.6 mm PH1 screws

    • Four 5.7 mm PH1 screws

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    • Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.

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    • Angle the pick to about 45˚.

    • Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.

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    • Insert the rounded 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 right edge to release the clips.

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    • Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.

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    • 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.

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    • Use the pointed edge of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push out and disconnect the battery cable.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 3.3 mm screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.

    • The SSD will spring up to about 30˚ when the screw is removed.

    What type/size of the screw is needed to secure the M.2 SSD?

    Daniel -

    Hi Daniel,

    The M.2 SSD screw is a 3.3 mm long PH1 screw.

    Chayton Ritter -

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    • Grip the edges of the SSD near the screw indent.

    • Gently pull to remove the SSD.

Abschluss

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 IdeaPad answers community for help.

Tinte & Feder

Chayton Ritter

Mitglied seit: 21/08/20

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2 Kommentare

perfect explanation, operation worked like a charm.

Guillaume E. -

Is it possible to add 2nd SSD? Which type?

Torsten S -