Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Hard Drive Replacement

Written By: Jeremy Schwartz

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

3 minutes

Introduction

A hard drive is a data storage device using magnetic storage to recover digital data that appears in most laptops. The average lifespan of a hard drive ranges from 3 to 5 years. It may be replaced under the condition of a hardware failure or for upgrade of speed and capacity. This guide will show how will show you how to successfully replace the hard drive in the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Remove the ten 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that are holding the back panel on.

Step 2

Use a spudger to pry open the back case at the two hinge cutouts.
Gently use the plastic opening tool around the edges of the laptop to pry up the clips holding the rest of the back panel.

Step 3

Once all the clips have been disengaged, lift off the back cover.

You should probably disconnect the battery immediately after opening the laptop. Don’t want to risk damaging your nice hardware.

Zack Colman - 26/03/21

Step 4

Remove the three 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the hard drive.

Step 5

Using your hands, gently pull the hard drive back, sliding it out from the port.

There is an adhesive pad under the hard drive that had become "glued" to the hard drive, probably due to material breakdown. This made removing the drive quite difficult. I eventually was able to pry the drive loose, but not without some superficial damage to the hard drive case.

Ryan McGarry -

Conclusion

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

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

Author

Jeremy Schwartz

Member since: 23/01/20

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One comment

How do I get whats on my hard drive to the new ssd?

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