Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H Left SSD Replacement
Chayton Ritter and 3 other contributors
Last updated on Feb 15, 2023
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide to upgrade or replace the left side M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) in a Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H gaming laptop. This laptop is only compatible with NVME SSDs, and is therefore not compatible with SATA SSDs.
Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. If you are 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.
Finally, be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.
What you need
Fix Kit
This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.
Parts
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to frame:
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Six 12.7 mm PH00 screws
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Four 4.2 mm PH00 screws
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Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.
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Angle the pick to about 45˚.
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Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.
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Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.
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Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the right edge until you reach the plastic vents on the side.
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Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.
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Position the laptop vertically so you can easily access the plastic vents.
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Slide the rounded edge of an opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.
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Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
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Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
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Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.
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Slide the rounded edge of an opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.
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Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
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Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
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Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.
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Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5.1 mm PH00 screws securing the left SSD shield to the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.6 mm PH1 screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.
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Grip the edges of the SSD near the screw indent.
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Gently pull to remove the SSD.
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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 Legion answers community for help.
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@chaytonr What's the maximum supported SSD capacity for Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16ACH6H? I already have a 1TB SSD on the right slot but can i intall a 2TB SSD on the left slot for a total of 3TB storage?
