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Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement

Introduction

Solid state drives are known to fail occasionally, but this doesn't mean you have to do away with your laptop entirely. Replacing a bad drive is as simple as removing the battery and a single screw. Failure can be caused by heat, voltage fluctuation, and age.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure your computer is completely OFF before starting this guide.

    • Remove the ten 3.3 mm T5 screws from the base cover.

    • The screws aren't all the same length. Be sure to keep the screws sorted as you work.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide an opening tool between the base and back cover and work your way around the entire device to release the back cover.

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  3. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the back cover.

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  5. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3.5 mm screws around the battery using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  6. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Disconnect the battery by pulling its cable away from the hinge with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

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  7. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift and remove the battery.

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  8. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement, Solid State Drive: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the one JIS 1 screw holding the solid state drive in place.

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  9. Lenovo Yoga 710-15IKB Solid State Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the solid state drive out and up to remove it from the connector.

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Conclusion

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

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No need to remove battery. No need for tweezers.

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