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Use this guide to replace the M.2 2242 SSD in your Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 laptop.
This laptop is compatible with PCIe NVMe Gen 3 and 4 SSDs.
Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. If you're 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.
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Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten screws securing the back cover:
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Six 7.6 mm-long screws
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Four 4.7 mm-long screws
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Insert the flat side of an opening pick between the top left corner of the back cover and frame.
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Angle the pick down to about 45 degrees.
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Slide the pick to the bottom left corner of the laptop to release the left clips.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to release the bottom clips.
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Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to release the right clips.
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Insert the flat end of an opening pick between the back cover and frame, to the left of the right hinge.
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Pry the back cover up with the pick to release the top right clips.
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Leave the pick inserted next to the right hinge.
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Angle the pick up to about 45 degrees.
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Slide the opening pick to the top left corner to release the remaining clips.
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Remove the back cover.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to gently push the battery connector out of its socket on the motherboard.
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Gently lift the left edge of the thermal pad.
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Carefully slide the flat end of a spudger back and forth under the pad while slowly peeling the pad back.
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Remove the thermal pad.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 mm-long screw securing the SSD.
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Pull the SSD out of its socket and remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Check your repair by running hardware tests with Lenovo Diagnostics.
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 Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Check your repair by running hardware tests with Lenovo Diagnostics.
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 Answers community for help.
