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Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement

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Follow these steps to replace your dysfunctional hard drive!

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    • Remove the indicated nine M2 x 6 mm nylon-coated screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.

    • The screws do not come all the way out. Do not force them out.

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    I must have a similar but different model. 11 screws on this type 20FY.

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    • After removing all of the screws, gently lift up on all covers to remove the back plate and reveal the interior of the device.

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    The stylus blocks removal, just pull it out. In my case something in vicinity of power plug kept case from opening, have not solved that problem as yet.

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    • Once the back cover is exposed, remove the two screws holding the hard drive in place.

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    • Remove the plastic encasing holding down the hard drive after screws are removed.

    • This is the plastic encasing covering the SATA connection on the hard drive. There will be another plastic encasing that will be required to remove in a later step.

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    • Using two fingers, carefully remove the hard drive.

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    • Carefully remove the plastic encasing surrounding the perimeter of the hard drive.

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    • This step requires the most precision. Forcefully using the prying tool to remove the SATA connector may damage the hard drive and the connection. Remove the connection slowly to a point where you can safely finish removing the connection with your fingers.

    • Use a nylon spudger to remove the SATA connector from the hard drive.

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    • After the SATA connection is removed, gently pop off the hard drive from its socket.

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

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After the SATA connection is removed, gently pop off the hard drive from its socket.

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