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Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to upgrade or replace the right side M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) in a Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H gaming laptop. This laptop is only compatible with NVME SSDs, and is therefore not compatible with SATA SSDs.

Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. 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.

Finally, 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

  1. Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Back cover removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Back cover removal: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame:

    • Six 12.8 mm PH1 screws

    • Four 4.6 mm PH1 screws

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    • Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.

    • Angle the pick to about 45˚.

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    • Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.

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    • Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.

    • Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips.

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    • Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.

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  7. Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Release the right vent clips: step 6, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Release the right vent clips: step 6, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Release the right vent clips: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.

    • Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.

    • If the pick is difficult to insert, position the laptop vertically to reduce the weight on the back cover.

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    • Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.

    • Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.

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    • Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.

    • Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.

    • Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.

    • Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.

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  10. Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 9, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 9, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

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  11. Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 10, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 10, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Right SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push out and disconnect battery cable.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5 mm PH00 screws securing the right SSD shield to the motherboard.

    • During reassembly, make sure the hole on the top of the shield aligns with the post on the chassis.

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    • Grab the SSD shield and lift up to remove it.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.8 mm PH1 screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.

    • The SSD will spring up to about 30˚ when the screw is removed.

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    • Grip the edges of the SSD near the screw indent.

    • Gently pull to remove the SSD.

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Conclusion

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 Legion Answers community for help.

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