Lenovo ThinkPad T495 Solid State Drive (SSD) Replacement

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If your Lenovo ThinkPad T495 is experiencing slow computer speeds, then your solid state drive may be the issue. This step-by-step guide will show you how to replace the solid state drive in your laptop. Before using this guide, first try clearing as much space in your laptop as possible. This can be done by uninstalling apps. First click on the "Start," click on "Settings," and then click on "Apps." Wait 5 seconds. This will display the complete list of apps that are downloaded and installed on your computer. Use the search-bar at the top of the page to search for apps, or scroll down to find the app/apps you want to uninstall. Left click on the application you don't want on your laptop and click on "Uninstall." Follow the prompts to uninstall the app/apps you no longer want on your laptop.

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to loosen the six captive screws.
The screws will stay attached to the back cover as you lift it off; do not attempt to remove them.

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Use an iFixit opening tool to start prying under one of the hinges, between the baseplate and chassis, and work your way around the perimeter until the baseplate releases.
Lift off the baseplate.

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Tweezers

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 6 mm screw.
Use tweezers or an iFixit opening tool to lift the SSD up and away from the thermal pad it rests on.
Grip the SSD between your fingers and pull it horizontally to the right at a slight angle until it releases from the port.
The thermal pad is slightly sticky, and may stick to the bottom of the SSD as you remove it. If it does, be careful not to damage it, and make sure to reinstall the thermal pad before replacing the SSD.