Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro SSD Replacement

Written By: Nathan Lui
  • Comments: 4
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove the SSD of the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro. As an extra precaution, the battery should be removed first before proceeding with the rest of the device.

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    • Flip the laptop so that the back panel is facing up.

    • Remove the ten 4.0mm T6 Torx screws from the back of the laptop.

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    • Gently lift the back cover off of the laptop.

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    • Push the black battery cable towards the battery to disconnect it.

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    • Remove the six #0 3.8mm Phillips screws from the battery.

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    • Gently lift the battery out of the laptop chassis.

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    • Remove the one #0 2.9mm Phillips screw from the SSD.

    This is not necessary just to replace the screen. None of this is - only the battery for safety, and the LCD cable.

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    • Gently lift and wiggle the SSD side to side to remove it from the laptop chassis.

Conclusion

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

Author

Nathan Lui

Member since: 10/04/17

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3 comments

For my Yoga 900 I needed a T5 Torx screw driver. Otherwise spot on.

Dan Benze -

thanks for the info, what about the data from the original drive??

Jos Chan -

Why did you remove the battery? Was it necessary?

Chris Horsfall -