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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove and replace the SSD (aka storage) on your Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 laptop.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your laptop. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

    • Completely shut down your laptop (don't just put it in sleep mode) and disconnect all cables.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Loosen the base cover screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Loosen the base cover screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully loosen the seven captive screws securing the base cover.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Remove the base cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Remove the base cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Remove the base cover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • The base cover is still lightly clipped to the laptop.

    • Use your fingers to grab and lift the top-right corner of the base cover near the hinge.

    • Repeat at the top-left corner.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Slowly lift the hinge edge of the base cover until the remaining clips release.

    • Remove the base cover.

    • During reassembly, align the base cover's bottom edge tabs with the laptop, then lay the cover in place. Press around the perimeter to clip the base cover to the laptop.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to squeeze the two latches on either side of the battery connector.

    • While squeezing the latches, lift the top edge of the battery up.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Remove the battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Remove the battery: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD cover: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw securing the SSD cover.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the right edge of the SSD cover slightly and slide the cover away from the socket to clear the tabs.

    • Remove the SSD cover.

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  10. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 SSD Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the right edge of the SSD slightly and pull it out of its socket.

    • Remove the SSD.

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Conclusion

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

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