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Introduction

If you're Lenovo E15 Gen 2 (Model Numbers 20T8, 20T9, 20TD, 20TE) is in need of more storage, or has a faulty drive; use this guide to swap out the Solid State Drive, which is also known as an SSD.

Note: There is a second drive slot on the motherboard which can be used to insert a second drive in the system.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the lower case.
The screws are captive and should not have the ability to be taken out.

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Step 2

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Insert an opening pick into the seam between the lower case and chassis.
Slide the pick around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.

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Step 3

Remove the lower case.
When reassembling, place the lower case on top of all the clips and push down around the edges until all the clips are engaged.

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Step 4 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Battery Disconnection

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Pull the battery connector directly out of its socket.

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Step 5 SSD

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Locate the SSD.
Unscrew the single 3.5 mm-long screw securing the SSD with a Philips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 6

Remove the SSD.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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.