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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace or upgrade the Solid State Drive (SSD) in your ThinkPad X395. Note that a thermal pad helps the SSD dissipate heat more effectively. Remember to keep the original thermal pad, or have a replacement ready.

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

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Loosen the back screws: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Loosen the back screws: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to fully loosen the five screws on the back cover.

    • These are captive screws—they won't come out after being loosened.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Release the clips: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Release the clips: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Orient your laptop so that the screen's silver hinges are closest to you.

    • Insert an opening pick between the back cover and the device body near a hinge corner.

    • Pry upward to release the retaining clips. Listen for a loud click when each clip releases.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the opening pick between the back cover and the device body at the other hinge corner.

    • Pry upward on the cover to release additional clips.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Lift and remove the cover up from the laptop, starting with the edge nearest to you.

    • Shift the cover side to side if the center clip feels stuck.

    • The cover will hinge open before completely separating from the rest of the laptop.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery cable: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Grab the battery pull-tab on the head of the connector.

    • Pull the connector out of its socket in the direction of the cable.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD screw: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD screw: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 2.8 mm-long screw holding the SSD in place.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD by hand: step 7, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD by hand: step 7, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD by hand: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the SSD out and away from its socket.

    • If this motion requires excessive force, walk the SSD side to side as you pull.

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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 ThinkPad answers community for help.

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