Lenovo ThinkPad X395 SSD Replacement

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace or upgrade the Solid State Drive (SSD) in your ThinkPad X395. Note that a thermal pad helps the SSD dissipate heat more effectively. Remember to keep the original thermal pad, or have a replacement ready.

Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. If you’re replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to fully loosen the five screws on the back cover.
These are captive screws—they won't come out after being loosened.

Step 2

Orient your laptop so that the screen's silver hinges are closest to you.
Insert an opening pick between the back cover and the device body near a hinge corner.
Pry upward to release the retaining clips. Listen for a loud click when each clip releases.

Step 3

Insert the opening pick between the back cover and the device body at the other hinge corner.
Pry upward on the cover to release additional clips.

Step 4

Lift and remove the cover up from the laptop, starting with the edge nearest to you.
Shift the cover side to side if the center clip feels stuck.
The cover will hinge open before completely separating from the rest of the laptop.