🛠️ How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition - disassembly and upgrade options, by LaptopMedia on YouTube. 6 min 39 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 39 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Power off the laptop and unplug the charger. Hold the power button for a few seconds to drain leftover charge.
Put on an anti-static wrist strap or touch a grounded metal surface to avoid static damage.
Flip the laptop upside down on a soft, clean surface so the bottom cover faces up.
Remove all the Torx screws from the bottom cover. Keep them in a tray and note their positions.
Slide a plastic pry tool into the seam along one edge and work it around the cover to release the clips.
Lift the bottom cover off slowly. Check that no clips or cables catch as it comes away.
Locate the battery connector and unplug it before touching the battery or other parts.
Swap the part you came for, such as the SSD or battery, then reconnect the battery cable.
Set the cover back in place and press around the edges until the clips click. Refit all screws.
Power on and check that the laptop boots and the new part is recognised.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the screws in order, since some may be different lengths.
Do not force the cover; if it resists, check for a screw you missed.
Work on a hard surface so you do not lose small screws in carpet.
Unplug the battery first to avoid short circuits while you work.
Questions
Do I need to disconnect the battery before replacing the SSD?
Yes. Unplug the battery connector first so the board has no power while you remove or fit parts.
Will opening the laptop void my warranty?
In many regions, opening the case to replace user-serviceable parts does not void the warranty, but check Lenovo's terms for your country first.
What tools do I need for the bottom cover?
A Torx screwdriver that fits the cover screws and a plastic pry tool for the clips. A small tray helps keep the screws organised.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
