How to upgrade storage/hard drive in Surface Laptop 5

Step 1: Back up your data

To start the replacement process, you'll need to prepare your Surface Laptop 5. The most important thing is to back up all data. We recommend using a service like OneDrive or using an offline solution like an external SSD or hard drive. You will install a new SSD and a clean version of Windows. Once the process is complete, you can copy and restore these files back to Surface Laptop 5.

If you are looking for external storage for backup, the Samsung T5 Portable SSD is a great choice.

Step 2: Download Surface Laptop 5 recovery media

7. ## In one step, you'll create a recovery drive for Surface Laptop 5. After putting in the new SSD, you can use it to boot Windows 11. Here's how to do it.Access SurfaceRestore Page.Scroll down toSelect your Surface,Select
Surface Laptop 5,
8. Then enter your serial number.Click
to continue.
9. Click theDownload image link listed next to your device in the list.
10. Wait for it to download. The downloaded file will be a .ZIP file.Plug the USB drive you're using into your Surface Laptop 5's
USB port
11. .In the search box on the taskbar, type"recovery drive" and then select
Create recovery drive
12. or ## from the results #recoverydrive.
Click
13. Yesand select your USB drive from the list.
Then click
14. Create. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Finish.
15. Find the file you just downloaded and double-click the previously downloaded
.ZIP file to open it.

Select all files from the recovery image folder by pressing

CTRL A

on your keyboard. Then, press

CTRL C

### to copy it. ######Open a new File Explorer window. Go to ###This PC###### ### in the sidebar and double-click the icon for the USB drive you're using. ######Press ###CTRL V### to paste the files into the USB recovery drive you created. ######When prompted, select ###Select the file in the replacement destination. #########Wait for the file to be copied. #########After completing these steps, you should have a fresh copy of Windows 11 to reinstall to your Surface, along with the correct drivers for Surface Laptop 5 ######Step 3 :Removing the SSD in Surface Laptop 5#########With your backup and recovery drive ready, you can now replace the SSD on your Surface Laptop 5. This is a very complex process. Here's how to do it. ###

1. TurnSurface Laptop 5over.
2. Look for the four rubber feet in the corner.
3. Remove the rubber feet. This is best done using an opening tool.
   • The feet are glued in place and have spikes to hold them in place, so be careful not to damage the feet with your tools. Try sliding the tool under your feet.
   • There are two different kinds of feet. The front feet have three plastic claws and the back feet have no claws. The back foot is also deeper, so be careful to pay attention to which foot goes where.
4. Loosen the feet and use a Torx 5 screwdriverto remove the four Torx screws.Make sure the screws are secure, preferably by positioning them on a separate surface so you can remember how to put them back in later.
5. TurnSurface Laptop 5over and open it as usual.
6. Slide the open tool (or your fingernail) from front to back to remove the keyboard panel from the base.The deck is magnetically attached.
7. Put on ananti-static wrist strapand connect it to the side of the laptop case to ground it.
8. Removethe ribbon that connects the keyboard to the base. We recommend taking a photo so you know how it is placed.
9. Using a Torx 5 screwdriver,Remove the screwon the front of the SSD.
10. Slide the SSD out of the slot.

These are the steps to remove the original SSD on Surface Laptop 5. If you need to send your device back for a warranty claim, we do not recommend that you wipe it and keep it safe.

Step 4: Install the new SSD

In this step, you will install the new SSD to replace the old SSD.

1. Take thenew SSD out of the box.
2. Plug it into the same slot as the old slot. Make sure the pins are aligned.
3. Use the Torx screwsto secure the SSD in place.
4. Reconnect the keyboard'sribbon cable. It should click into place.
5. Put the keyboard back on the bottom base. It locks magnetically into place.
6. Remove theanti-static wrist strap from your hand.
7. Close the laptop and turn Surface Laptop 5 over again, just like you started.
8. Screw the Torx screws back into place, noting the original position and direction you took them out.
Snap the rubber feet back into the holes. Make sure the pointed feet click in correctly. If you damage your rubber feet, try using our recommended replacement feet. If that doesn't work, you can also try gluing the original feet back into place.

Step 5: Reinstall Windows 11

In the last step, you will reinstall Windows 11. Here are the required steps:

Connect Surface Laptop 5 to a power source.
1. Insert the
2. USB drive you created earlier into your Surface.
Press and hold the
3. Volume Down button on your Surface.At the same time, press and release thePower button.
The Microsoft logo will appear. Press and hold the
4. Volume down button, then release the button when you see the spinning wheel.
Select language and layout.
5. Select
6. Troubleshoot.
Select
7. to recover from the drive.
Select your
8. recovery driveand follow the on-screen steps to reinstall Windows.

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