Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (Early 2020) SSD Replacement

Spencer Day and one other contributor

Last updated on May 30, 2024

15 - 20 minutes

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Introduction

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Use this guide to replace or upgrade the M.2 2280 SSD in your Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (Early 2020) laptop.

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

Tools

Step 1 Prepare your laptop for disassembly

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Allow your laptop's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged battery may catch fire if damaged.
Unplug all cables, fully shut down your laptop, and close the lid.

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Step 2 Unfasten the back cover

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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the ten 3.8 mm‑long screws securing the back cover.

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Step 3 Insert an opening pick

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Depending on the age and condition of your laptop, the back cover may come off sooner than this guide instructs. If it feels loose, remove it at any time.
Apply a suction handle to the middle of the back cover's right edge, between the lower rubber foot and the middle screws.
Pull up on the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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Step 4 Angle the opening pick

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Angle your opening pick upward, away from the frame. Keep it angled upward as long as it's between the back cover and the frame.

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Step 5 Free the bottom right corner

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Slide your opening pick around the bottom right corner of the back cover to free it from the frame.

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Step 6 Free the front edge

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Slide your opening pick along the front edge and around the front left corner of the back cover to free it from the frame completely.

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Step 7 Remove the back cover

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Remove the back cover.
Lay the back cover down on its rubber feet to avoid damaging the thermal pads.

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Step 8 Disconnect the battery

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Insert the point of a spudger under the middle of the battery connector's long edge.
Lift and disconnect the battery press connector from its socket on the motherboard.
This will require some force. Don't pry against any resistors or chips.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

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Step 9 Unfasten the SSD

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the SSD.
A sticker may cover the SSD screw. Pierce through it with your screwdriver or use tweezers to remove it.
With the screw removed, the SSD will pop up at a shallow angle.