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Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you remove a bad SSD. The SSD is the main location that your Chromebook stores all important information such as the operating system.

What you need

  1. Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the power off before beginning this step.

    • Using the spudger, remove the four 1/2 inch skid pads from the back of the laptop.

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  2. Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 7mm screws using the J0 Screwdriver.

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    • Starting at the center front of the laptop, insert the metal spudger between the keyboard panel and the bottom panel, separating the bottom panel from the laptop.

    • Continue prying around the sides to release more brackets.

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  5. Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • After deconnecting all the brackets, pull the back panel away from the laptop.

    • Note: The back panel has some flex to it, don't be afraid to use some force.

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  6. Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 3mm screws holding the battery with the J0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the battery up at an angle to disconnect the battery from the motherboard, then pull it away from the laptop.

    • Do not lift the battery straight up. This will damage the battery's connectors.

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  8. Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement, SSD: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the SSD in the center of the Chromebook.

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    • Remove the single 3.5mm screw using the J0 screwdriver.

    • The SSD should "pop-up" on its own after it's unscrewed.

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  10. Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook series 5 XE550C22 SSD Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the SSD up and away from the Chromebook

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Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

Hello where can I get I higher SSD to buy

aduboa moses - Reply

The SSD on the Chromebook 3 is non-upgradable. This is a different model. Please post this guide in the model you have.

frontiergds - Reply

If you want to get more storage out of your chromebook get a sd card and you will only need it if you have a chrultrabook.

Will F - Reply

The samsung chromebook shown on this guide is Samsung Chromebook XE550C22. The samsung chromebook 3 ( XE500C13 ), is totally different model. I have edited the title and description to match the actual model.

coldspring21 - Reply

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