Introduction
Use this guide to replace the hard drive, also known as a hard disk drive or HDD, in a Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the ten screws that secure the lower case.
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Insert an opening tool into the gap between the lower case and chassis.
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Pry around the perimeter of the device until the lower case fully releases.
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Remove the lower case.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the battery.
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Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.
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Flip up the black ZIF locking flap that secures the hard drive ribbon cable.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the hard drive.
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Remove the hard drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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.
