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Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will properly show how to remove and replace the hard drive component for a Lenovo Yoga 2 11” 20428. When removing the hard drive be sure to have the laptop turned off and the battery disconnected.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the computer over so the bottom is facing up.

    • Remove the ten 6mm screws with a T5 Torx security screwdriver.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the back panel by gently separating the panel from front to back.

    • Take care not to pull any wires or crack the outer shell.

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  3. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the six 3.3 mm screws around the perimeter of the battery.

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 6.75 mm screw from the center of the battery.

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  5. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the three pieces of tape securing the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antenna.

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    • Grip the base of the connector with your fingers or pliers, and gently pull the connector straight back towards you to remove it.

    • If possible, do not to pull the connector out by the wires, as this can damage the connector.

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  7. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the battery from the laptop.

    • Take care not to pull out the Bluetooth antenna while removing the battery.

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  8. Lenovo Yoga 2 11" 20428 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 3.3 mm screws securing the hard drive to the panel.

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    • Lift the hard drive up, turn it over, and remove the connection.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Is it possible to swap out the hdd for a newer ssd?

Tavin Bauerle - Reply

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