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Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement

Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement

Rei Lopez

Rei Lopez and one other contributor

Last updated on June 24, 2024

25 - 45 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

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This guide will show the steps for replacing the hard drive for your Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB laptop. The hard drive is the memory storage system for the laptop, and contains all the laptop's applications, files, and operating system. The hard drive may need to be replaced if the laptop has difficulty starting up, is running slow due to lack of storage space, or frequently crashes when accessing applications. The hard drive may also be replaced with a solid state drive for improved performance.

Before you begin this repair, turn off your laptop and unplug it from the charger.

What you need

Fix Kit

This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.

Parts

Tools

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  1. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off and unplug the computer.

    • Flip the laptop over so that the back panel is facing upwards.

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  2. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove fourteen 7mm Phillips #00 screws from the back panel.

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  3. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the optical drive by pulling the bezel away from the laptop.

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  5. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers or an opening tool to gently remove the back panel from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Lay both sides of the laptop next to each other.

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  6. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove five 7mm Phillips #0 screws from the battery holder.

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  7. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pinch the connecting cord with one hand and pry the battery connector with the other hand, while gently pulling the connector straight out and towards the bottom edge of the base.

    • When removing the battery, use care to keep it flat and do not open the battery because it can result in fire or explosion.

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  8. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the hard drive from the SATA slot by gently pulling the hard drive to the left.

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  9. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Use your hands to gently pull the edges at each corner away from the hard drive to remove the hard drive adapter.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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