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    Trouble removing Thinkpad Yoga 14 back cover

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by oddhack, Aug 20, 2015.

  1. oddhack

    oddhack Newbie

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    I'm in the process of replacing the M.2 SSD in my Thinkpad Yoga 14 (purchased in December 2014, if that makes a difference model-wise). Following the video for "M.2 SOLID-STATE DRIVE" here: https://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/showcase?sid=540&key=TGVuZw==

    However, I'm having trouble removing the back cover and wonder if anyone has advice. The first thing I noticed is that the removal video only talks about removing one screw on the back cover, while the replacement video talks about three screws. I removed all three and loosened the eight captive screws as described. The cover has been (carefully!) pried free around each edge, and I can see far enough to verify that none of the captive screws are connected to the interior. But the cover does not lift off. It feels as though there's an attachment point towards the center of the cover that's still holding it, although there's nothing on the outside of the cover that could be responsible at this point. I've been careful in trying to pull it free for fear of breaking something, but judging by their video, it shouldn't require any force at all. Suggestions or advice is welcome.
     
    oddhack, Aug 20, 2015
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    oddhack Newbie

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    OK, eventually resolved. With enough wiggling and gentle lifting around the edges, the back cover eventually came free. I never did figure out what it was stuck on. Nice to see that the battery pack is also replaceable, when the time comes. Replacing the little rubber feet on the front was the worst part during reassembly. They are not radially symmetric and thus very orientation-dependent when putting back in, as well as tiny and sticky.

    256 GB M.2 SSD installed, laptop is happier (though not fully reconfigured yet).
     
    oddhack, Aug 20, 2015
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    McGooble Notebook Enthusiast

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    Glad everything came out ok. I'm about to get this pc and was going to do the same thing. Was it difficult to get the settings right so it booted to the M.2 drive? Also what drive did you install? Hope it's working well for you.
     
    McGooble, Sep 23, 2015
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    oddhack Newbie

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    No problems with settings. The BIOS picked it up properly. I am running Debian 8, which has the right drivers out of the box - no idea about Windows, if that's what you're asking about. It's been working flawlessly - I just wish there were 0.5 GB SSDs in the 40mm form factor (sounds like those are coming next year).
     
    oddhack, Sep 24, 2015
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