Lenovo ThinkPad X390 SSD Replacement

Written By: Colton Horvath
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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

15 - 25 minutes

Introduction

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    • Shut down and unplug the laptop before proceeding.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 2.7 mm screws on the base cover.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the base cover and the chassis.

    • Slide the tool along the perimeter of the case and push down as you go to release the base cover.

    • Lift the base cover up and off.

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    • Use tweezers to grip the battery's motherboard plug, and pull the plug directly out of its port.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 5.2 mm screws securing the battery.

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    • Using your hands, remove the battery from the laptop.

    • Lift the battery up and out of its housing.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the single 2.9 mm screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.

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    • Grip the SSD, and gently pull it directly out of its port.

Conclusion

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

Author

Colton Horvath

Member since: 10/02/22

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One comment

I have been building computers for 15+ years, i didn't go to a fancy college but even I know this tutorial is for replacing the SSD or M.2 to be specific for a X390 laptop. this is not the ram module

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