Introduction

Use this guide to replace the facility SSD card in your Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15ADA05. Before using this guide, be sure to review the troubleshooting page to ensure the SSD card is the problem. If the computer was recently used, give it 5 to 10 minutes to cool down.

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    • Remove the 6 M2 x 5mm screws located at the top half of the laptop using a #0 phillips head, then remove the 4 M2 x 2.5mm screws located at the bottom of the laptop using a #0 phillips head.

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    • Insert the pry pick between the base plate and the bottom of the laptop, and pry the clips loose around the edge until the base pops off.

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    • Locate the SSD underneath the blue thermal pad on the left side of the motherboard.

    • Peel back the thermal pad to reveal the screw.

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    • Using a #0 Phillips head, remove the M2 x 3mm screw securing the SSD.

    • The SSD should pop up at a slight angle.

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    • Slide the SSD out of the slot.

    • Try to keep the thermal pad in one piece to use on the replacement SSD.

Conclusion

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

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