Lenovo Legion 5-15ACH6 SSD Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to upgrade your current storage size for your Lenovo Legion 5-15ACH6 laptop.

The SSD Drive is a storage device that stores data in your computer. If you have a Lenovo Legion 5-15ACH6 laptop, you already have an SSD installed. However, if you are running low on storage space and wish to upgrade your SSD, you are in luck. The process to install additional storage is simple. Follow this easy step-by-step guide, and you should have plenty of storage in no time.

Be sure to backup your data on your current SSD so you don't lose it while you install your new SSD. Make sure to power off your laptop entirely before you start the process and unplug it from the charger.

What you need

Step 1 SSD

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Prepare your work area on a flat surface.
Lay your laptop down with the back case facing up.

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Step 2

Use a Philips #1 screwdriver to remove the six 11.1 mm on the back of the device.
Use a Philips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 4.1 mm screws on the back case.

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Step 3

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Starting from the back of the laptop slide your opening tool between the bottom cover and laptop chassis.
Run the opening tool along the seam to separate the bottom cover from the chassis.
Remove the bottom cover and place to the side.

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Step 4

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To disconnect the battery cable safely, use the pointed tip of a spudger to carefully push on each side of the connector.
Alternating from one side to the other, gently “walk” the connector out of its socket.
Always pull cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.
Touching any electrical component with the battery plugged in can result in damage to the motherboard.