Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Hard Drive Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Hard Drive Replacement: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

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Flip the laptop to the bottom so the backplate is shown.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the 2 captive screws that secure the backplate.
These screws should hold on to the backplate even after removal. So, you shouldn't worry about losing them.

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