Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (Early 2020) SSD Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1Use 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.
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Unplug all cables, fully shut down your laptop, and close the lid.
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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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Apply a suction handle to the middle of the back cover's right edge, between the lower rubber foot and the middle screws.
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Pull up on the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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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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Slide your opening pick around the bottom right corner of the back cover to free it from the frame.
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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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Remove the back cover.
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Lay the back cover down on its rubber feet to avoid damaging the thermal pads.
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Insert the point of a spudger under the middle of the battery connector's long edge.
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Lift and disconnect the battery press connector from its socket on the motherboard.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the SSD.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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.