Introduction
Use this guide to replace the left SSD on your Lenovo IdeaPad gaming 3 15ACH6.
Your laptop might not come with a standoff screw to install an additional SSD. In this case, you'll need to purchase one.
Before you perform this repair, if at all possible, back up your existing SSD. If you are replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.
Be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.
What you need
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 10 screws securing the lower case:
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Six 12 mm screws
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Four 4.5 mm screws
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Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.
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Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.
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Continue sliding the opening pick along the left and right edges to release the remaining clips.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector until it comes out of the socket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.4 mm screw securing the left SSD.
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Pull the SSD out of its socket and remove it. Keep the SSD as parallel to the motherboard as possible when pulling on it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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 Lenovo IdeaPad answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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 Lenovo IdeaPad answers community for help.
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