Introduction
This guide will show the necessary steps to be taken to replace the hard drive in a Lenovo Ideapad 320-15IAP. The hard drive may need replacement if you experience frequent crashes or hangups while accessing the computer’s memory, the computer has difficulty starting up, or if you notice corrupt files in repeated occasions. You may also want to upgrade your hard drive to a 2.5” solid state drive to increase your computer’s speed, which can also be accomplished using this guide.
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Remove the CD reader with an opening tool. It is possible you have to apply a substantial amount of force so watch your fingers while doing so.
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Lift the cover using the opening tool on different spots along the side of the laptop.
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Remove the hard drive by inserting your finger under the highlighted area, then pushing up then pulling left to remove the drive.
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Remove the adapter from the drive, then insert the new drive into the adapter.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
