Lenovo Ideapad S415 Touch Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If your computer will not turn on, there may be a problem with the hard drive. This guide will help replace the hard drive in your laptop, and is moderately difficult. Make sure to have a Phillips #0 screwdriver on hand to achieve the steps in this guide.

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Étape 1 Battery

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Flip laptop over bottom side up.
Locate the two battery release switches.

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Use your finger to push the battery release switch labeled "1." The red indicates that the switch is unlocked.

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Use your finger to push the battery switch labeled "2."

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Once both switches are unlocked, the battery will release.

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When replacing the battery make sure the two protruding holes line up with the slot.
Carefully remove the battery.

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Étape 6 Hard Drive

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Locate the five black screws on the back.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove all five black 6 mm screws.

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Locate the three silver screws underneath the battery.
Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove all three 4 mm screws.

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Étape 8

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Locate the four rubber stoppers near each corner of the laptop.
Open up the stopper with your hands.
Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 6 mm screws underneath all four stoppers.

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Open the laptop carefully.

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Locate the hard drive.
Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 4 mm screws that are holding the hard drive in place.

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The hard drive is now removed from the laptop.

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Once the hard drive is removed, locate the four screws that hold the metal frame to the hard drive.
Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 4 mm silver screws on all sides.

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