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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides thorough instruction on the proper replacement technique for the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520's Hard Drive.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off and unplug the computer before the start of these steps.

    • Close the laptop lid.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the computer so that the back is facing upwards.

    • Locate the switch used to release the battery.

    • The switch should be located towards the hinge of the laptop near the battery pack and have a lock icon associated with it.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the switch towards the unlocked lock icon.

    • While holding it in the unlocked position, slide the battery towards the hinge.

    • Fully separate the battery pack from the back of the laptop.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Plate: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Plate: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Flip over the laptop and position it with the battery being furthest away from you.

    • Remove the four screws on the edges of the T-Shaped plate with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the T-Shaped plate from the back of the computer. It should come off easily if all four aforementioned screws are removed.

    • Screw length 6.35 mm, head 3.175 mm

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    • Position the laptop so that the battery compartment is facing away from you.

    • Remove the two bracket screws on the bottom of the hard drive.

    • Gently lift out the hard drive with its bracket still attached.

    • Remove the bracket from the hard drive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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