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Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the M.2 2242 SSD in your Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 laptop.

This laptop is compatible with PCIe NVMe Gen 3 and 4 SSDs.

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.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Allow your laptop's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten screws securing the back cover:

    • Six 7.6 mm-long screws

    • Four 4.7 mm-long screws

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  3. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Plastic clips secure the back cover to the frame. You'll hear and feel the clips release.

    • Insert the flat side of an opening pick between the top left corner of the back cover and frame.

    • Angle the pick down to about 45 degrees.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the left clips: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the left clips: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the left clips: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Keep the opening pick angled down at about 45 degrees while sliding it along the front and side edges to help release the clips.

    • Slide the pick to the bottom left corner of the laptop to release the left clips.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the bottom clips: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the bottom clips: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the bottom clips: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to release the bottom clips.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the right clips: step 6, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the right clips: step 6, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the right clips: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to release the right clips.

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  8. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the flat end of an opening pick between the back cover and frame, to the left of the right hinge.

    • Pry the back cover up with the pick to release the top right clips.

    • Leave the pick inserted next to the right hinge.

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  9. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the top clips: step 8, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the top clips: step 8, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Release the top clips: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Angle the pick up to about 45 degrees.

    • Slide the opening pick to the top left corner to release the remaining clips.

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  10. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 9, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 9, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the back cover.

    • During reassembly, lay the back cover on the frame and press firmly around the perimeter to engage all the clips.

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  11. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 10, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 10, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to gently push the battery connector out of its socket on the motherboard.

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  12. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the thermal pad: step 11, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the thermal pad: step 11, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the thermal pad: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • A delicate thermal pad covers the SSD. If you're planning on reusing it, be extra careful during this step.

    • Gently lift the left edge of the thermal pad.

    • Carefully slide the flat end of a spudger back and forth under the pad while slowly peeling the pad back.

    • Remove the thermal pad.

    • Set the thermal pad aside and apply it to the new SSD during reassembly.

    • If you tore the thermal pad when taking it off, don’t worry—you can still reuse it.

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  13. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the SSD: step 12, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the SSD: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 mm-long screw securing the SSD.

    • The SSD will pop up at a slight angle with the screw removed.

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  14. Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: step 13, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: step 13, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IIL05 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the SSD out of its socket and remove it.

    • During reassembly, insert the SSD at a slight downward angle into its socket.

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Conclusion

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

Check your repair by running hardware tests with Lenovo Diagnostics.

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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