Introduction

SSDs are a way to quickly store and access saved data on your computer

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    • Flip the laptop over so that the battery on the underside of the device is revealed.

    • Unscrew the two 11mm slotted silver screws that can be found at the top of the battery.

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    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the back panel and the battery on the top left side of the device.

    • Push down on the plastic opening tool until the battery lifts from the back of the laptop.

    • Grab the battery and remove it from the device.

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    • Unscrew the three 4mm screws using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

    • Unscrew the eight 7 mm screws using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

    • Grab and lift the edge of the panel to pull it free from the rest of the computer.

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    • Grab the disk drive located at the edge of the computer and pull it it out.

    • Unscrew the three 7 mm screws with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

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    • Unscrew single 4mm screw using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

    • Lift up one end of the SSD.

    • Pull the SSD from its port.

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    • Leave the port empty so that a new SSD can be placed inside.

Conclusion

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

Nathan McGarvey

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