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Lenovo Ideapad Flex 15 Hard Drive Replacement

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If you are trying to replace your current hard drive, this guide will walk you through the process.

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    • Start by removing the feet near the LCD hinge of the laptop to reveal two screws.

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the top five (30 mm) screws underneath the battery.

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    • Once both feet are removed, two (40 mm) screws will reveal themselves. Unscrew these.

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    • Working your way around the outer edges of the Flex 15, remove the 8 (30 mm) outer screws.

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    • Remove the one (40 mm) screw in the middle of the Flex 15.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, make your way around the edge of the laptop.

    • There is a visible line between the bottom shell of the laptop and the laptop body itself.

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    • Make sure to pry evenly around this edge and only remove the bottom of the laptop when it is fully loose.

    • Using excessive force may break the bottom plastic. There are plastic clips along the edge of the laptop.

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    • Locate the hard drive assembly on the top right hand corner of the Flex 15 based on the orientation of the device in the picture.

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    • Begin by unscrewing the four (20 mm) black screws that surround the hard drive’s metal cage.

    • Once removed, remove the black SATA connector by pulling it from the hard drive unit towards the right hand side of the laptop.

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    • The hard drive should be freed from the base of the laptop.

    • There are four (20 mm) black screws surrounding the hard drive from the cage. Unscrew these to free the hard drive from the cage

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

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