Razer Blade 15" (2018) SSD Replacement

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer
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Razer Blade 15" (2018) SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or upgrade the SSD in your Razer Blade 15" (2018).

The Razer Blade 15" (2018) is compatible with M.2 2280 SSDs.

If you want to add, remove, or upgrade the hard drive expansion storage, follow this guide instead.

Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD, if possible. If you're 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.

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    • Allow your laptop's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables, fully shut down your laptop, and close the lid.

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    • Rotate your laptop so the screen hinge is farthest from you.

    • Use a Torx T5 driver to remove the ten 3.8 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

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    • Depending on the age and condition of your laptop, the back cover may come off sooner than this guide instructs. If the cover feels loose, remove it at any time.

    • Apply a suction handle to the right edge of the back cover, between the middle screws and the screws closest to you.

    • Pull up on the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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    • Angle your opening pick upward, away from the frame. Keep it angled upward as long as it's between the back cover and the frame.

    • Insert your pick up to 10 mm (0.4 in) deep.

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    • Slide your opening pick around the bottom right corner of the back cover to free it from the frame.

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    • Slide your opening pick along the front edge and around the front left corner of the back cover to free it from the frame.

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    • Remove the back cover.

    • Lay the back cover down on its rubber feet to avoid damaging the gray thermal pads on its underside.

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    • Apply a heated iOpener to the battery cable tape for one minute.

    • You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as overheating the battery may damage it or create a fire hazard.

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    • Be careful not to damage the battery with your tool.

    • Use blunt nose tweezers or your fingers to peel the battery cable tape away from the cable.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to press on alternating sides of the battery connector and walk it out of its socket.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 mm screw securing the SSD.

    • The SSD will pop up slightly.

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    • Pull the SSD straight out of its socket and remove it.

Conclusion

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 Answers community for help.

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