Lenovo ThinkPad L390 SSD Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad L390 SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide is meant to help the readers to safely replace the SSD card of their Lenovo ThinkPad L390. SSDs are storage devices that have replaced an older method of storage called HDD. SSD stands for solid state drive and they operate by storing data in flash memory.

If you have noticed that your Lenovo ThinkPad L390's processing, loading, or responsiveness has decreased, it may be time to replace your SSD card. Replacing or upgrading the SSD card of your Lenovo ThinkPad L390 can help it to run faster, respond quicker, and load applications smoother. To ensure the best performance of your Lenovo ThinkPad L390, you should look into replacing or upgrading your SSD card around every 5-7 years or when the aforementioned symptoms appear.

Note:

  • Before beginning this guide, make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source.

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    • Before you begin, discharge your laptop battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured. Lay the device down with the lower case facing up.

    • Power off your laptop and disconnect the charger and any peripheries before beginning disassembly.

    • Unscrew the nine 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening tool in the gap between the lower case and the chassis.

    • Pry around the entire perimeter of the lower case until it fully releases.

    • Lift the lower case up and off.

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    • Use your fingernails or two opening tools to gently "walk" the battery connector directly out of its socket.

    • Do not pull on the wires.

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    • Remove the 3 mm screw from that secures the SSD with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Use a screwdriver to pop the SSD slightly off the motherboard.

    • Parts like the SSD card are fragile so make sure to take care when handling them.

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    • Pinch and pull the SSD card to remove it from its connecting port on the motherboard.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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