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Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Follow these steps to replace your dysfunctional hard drive!

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the indicated nine M2 x 6 mm nylon-coated screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.

    • The screws do not come all the way out. Do not force them out.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • After removing all of the screws, gently lift up on all covers to remove the back plate and reveal the interior of the device.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Once the back cover is exposed, remove the two screws holding the hard drive in place.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic encasing holding down the hard drive after screws are removed.

    • This is the plastic encasing covering the SATA connection on the hard drive. There will be another plastic encasing that will be required to remove in a later step.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using two fingers, carefully remove the hard drive.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the plastic encasing surrounding the perimeter of the hard drive.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • This step requires the most precision. Forcefully using the prying tool to remove the SATA connector may damage the hard drive and the connection. Remove the connection slowly to a point where you can safely finish removing the connection with your fingers.

    • Use a nylon spudger to remove the SATA connector from the hard drive.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • After the SATA connection is removed, gently pop off the hard drive from its socket.

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Conclusion

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

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After the SATA connection is removed, gently pop off the hard drive from its socket.

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