Introduction
Use this guide to add or replace the SATA drive in your Lenovo Ideapad 5 15ITL05
Your laptop may not have come with a SATA drive connector. The part number is 5C10S30033.
What you need
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove nine screws securing the back cover.
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The three screws on the hinge side will be longer.
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The back cover is held on by plastic tabs around the entire perimeter of the cover.
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Use plastic pry tools at the seam. I like to start near the hinge.
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Once all the tabs are loose, you will be able to remove the cover.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to push the square tab on the battery connector and slide it out of its socket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the battery.
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Note: Two of the screws on the left in the image will also hold in the SATA drive bracket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the remaining two screws securing the SATA drive bracket.
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The SATA drive connector is below the Wifi adapter and to the right of the M.2 NVME slot.
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It is the second left connector.
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Slide the cable in with the blue/non-contact side facing up.
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In the example, the power is on top, and data is on the bottom. You'll need to install your SATA drive in the correct orientation.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the six screws securing the SATA drive bracket and battery.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
