Lenovo IdeaPad 1-15ALC7 Solid State Drive (SSD) Replacement

Introduction

Use this step-by-step guide to replace your SSD on your Lenovo IdeaPad 1-15ALC7

If you're noticing that your laptop is having issues booting up or taking an abnormal amount of time to load any programs, it could be due to a damaged or worn-out SSD. SSDs have a limit on their write/erase cycles where over time cells wear out causing data error or bad sectors. Another possibility is that the SSD has overheated. This can happen due to poor ventilation or continuous heavy use. SSDs have thermal limits and consistent overheating can shorten their lifespan.

Power off the device completely before starting the replacement process to avoid damaging any other parts and any new parts.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

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For your safety, unplug all peripheries, discharge the battery below 25%, and power down your device before beginning disassembly.
Unscrew and remove the T5 Torx screws that secure the lower case:
Six 6.5 mm screws
Four 5 mm screws
Insert a Jimmy into the seam between the lower case and chassis.
Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
Remove the lower case.

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Step 2 Lenovo IdeaPad 1-15ALC7 Battery Disconnection

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Use tweezers or your fingernails to gently "walk" the battery connector directly out of its motherboard socket.

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Step 3 Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Remove the single 3 mm screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.
Gently grasp the edge of the SSD and lift it slightly at an angle (about 20-30 degrees).
Carefully pull the SSD straight out of the M.2 slot, sliding it away from the connector to fully disconnect it.
Unscrew the second 3 mm screw that attaches the SSD to the bracket and remove the SSD from the bracket.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.