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ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement

ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement

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Make sure you have a replacement ready! This will involve some drive formatting.

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  • Spudger
    Spudger
  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    Phillips #00 Screwdriver
  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    Phillips #0 Screwdriver

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  1. ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the ten Phillips screws using a Philips 00 screwdriver

    Ten screws, but who’s counting. Thank you!

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  2. ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Prying: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Prying: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Pry up the case carefully using a spudger.

    • Make sure to not push the spudger in too far, as this could result in internal damage

  3. ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Lift off cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift off the cover, and you're done!

  4. ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Remove SSD from the laptop: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Remove SSD from the laptop: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove two Phillips screws with a Phillips 0 screwdriver

    • Static sensitive components!

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    • Gently grab the plastic tab. Lift and pull the SSD assembly out of the computer

  6. ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Remove enclosure: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Remove enclosure: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the 4 identical Phillips screws with a Phillips 00 screw driver (they are on both sides).

  7. ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Done!: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 SSD Replacement, Done!: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove the SSD enclosure.

    • Note: The SSD enclosure is made of thin metal. It can be easily deformed. Be careful when removing from the SSD.

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

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Almost perfect instructions. I do recommend removing the active pen first. Also it's a good idea to remind people that the active pen holder is screwed to the case cover from the inside and will come out as part of the cover.

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