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Lenovo IdeaPad 3-1481W000NGUS SSD Replacement

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    • Orient the laptop so that the bottom is facing up.

    • Remove the six 7 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the four 4 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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    • Pry up the sides of the back case using the iFixit opening tool. Then, lift to remove.

    • You may hear snapping when removing the panel. This is normal!

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    • Gently peel away the blue thermal pad, revealing the SSD underneath.

    • Do not set the sticky bottom side of the thermal pad on any surface.

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    • Remove the 4 mm screw keeping the SSD in place using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Pull the SSD out straight, without applying any vertical pressure.

    • When removing, do not pull the SSD upwards. This may damage the motherboard slot and hard drive.

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

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