Title: How to Upgrade the M.2 Drive in Your Lenovo Yoga Laptop
Introduction: Greetings, Simon here! If you’re looking to upgrade your laptop’s storage, you’re in the right place. Today, I’ll guide you through the process of upgrading the M.2 drive in a Lenovo Yoga laptop. We’ll be moving from a 256GB to a 512GB drive, but feel free to choose up to 1TB or 2TB based on your needs.
Preparation: Before starting, ensure you have a Windows 10 installation disk or a USB bootable installer, as your new M.2 drive will not have an operating system. Alternatively, you can clone your existing drive using a USB adapter. Check out my other video (link in description) on how to clone an M.2 drive.
Model Identification: For this guide, I’m using the Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB, model 81C4.
Tools Required:
- Torx T5 screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Removing the Back Cover:
- Use the Torx T5 screwdriver (not Pentalobe P5, my mistake!) to remove the screws from the back cover.
- Pry open the back cover with a metal prying tool.
- Removing the Original M.2 Drive:
- Locate the M.2 drive on the left side of the open laptop.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the securing screw.
- Gently slide out the M.2 drive at a 45-degree angle.
- Installing the New M.2 Drive:
- Take your new 512GB M.2 drive and insert it at a 45-degree angle.
- Secure it with the screw you previously removed.
- Reassembling the Laptop:
- Replace the back cover and reinsert all screws.
- Installing the Operating System:
- As the new M.2 drive is blank, you’ll need to install Windows 10 using your installation disk or USB bootable installer.
Conclusion: Upgrading your M.2 drive is a straightforward process that can significantly increase your laptop’s storage capacity. Remember to have the necessary tools and installation media ready before starting. If you found this guide helpful, please like and subscribe for more tech tutorials. For any questions or further assistance, feel free to drop a comment below.
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