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Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement

Introduction

Here, I'll replace the hard disk of my ThinkPad X220 in a few steps.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement, HDD: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Put the laptop upside down.

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  2. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the HDD slot cover.

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  4. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • You will arrive to something like this.

    • Pull the black tab popping out to remove the HDD from its tray.

    • The little black tab can be fragile. I recommend you to put tape on it when you have removed the HDD from the bracket to make it tougher.

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  5. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Congratulations! You got the HDD out of the laptop. We can now put the laptop somewhere else and focus on the HDD.

    • On each long side of the HDD, two rubber bands are located. Pull them to remove them and access to the screws.

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  6. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 4 screws located on the two long sides of the drives...

    • ...and push the HDD outside from its retention bracket.

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  7. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 HDD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • You're done! To reassemble, place a new drive in the bracket and follow the steps in the reverse order.

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Conclusion

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

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5 Comments

I just hope that a 64 year old crazy cat lady can do this without blowing up the galaxy

Bobbi Johnson - Reply

Thanks dude.

Asrul LLC - Reply

What size drives will fit?

Dan - Reply

7mm thick, no more. (I tried with a thicker HyperX 240gb drive but it was too big, wouldn’t fit)

alphaLONE -

eine feine Anleitung. Bravo!

Leitner Josef - Reply

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