{"id":359320,"date":"2026-05-18T18:20:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/?p=359320"},"modified":"2026-05-18T18:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:20:40","slug":"ayaneo-3-how-to-upgrade-ssd-replace-the-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/sk\/ayaneo-3-how-to-upgrade-ssd-replace-the-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"AYANEO 3: How to Upgrade SSD &#038; Replace the Battery! \ud83d\udd0b\ud83d\ude80"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008.jpg\" alt=\"AYANEO 3: How to Upgrade SSD &amp; Replace the Battery! \ud83d\udd0b\ud83d\ude80\" class=\"wp-image-359317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-780x439.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AYANEO 3: How to Upgrade SSD &amp; Replace the Battery! \ud83d\udd0b\ud83d\ude80<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h1>AYANEO 3: How to Upgrade SSD &amp; Replace the Battery! \ud83d\udd0b\ud83d\ude80<\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AYANEO 3: How to Upgrade SSD &amp; Replace the Battery! \ud83d\udd0b\ud83d\ude80\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-wlMDOEBpSY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>This guide outlines the steps to safely open your AYANEO 3, disconnect the battery, and replace the internal SSD.<\/p>\n<h2>Before you start<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Always ensure the device is powered off completely before starting disassembly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Always disconnect the battery before working on internal components to prevent short-circuits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Handle the battery with care; do not puncture or bend it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Be cautious with ribbon cables and delicate connectors when opening the device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>    <em> Precision screwdriver set     <\/em> Plastic prying tools     <em> Anti-static mat     <\/em> Replacement M.2 2280 SSD (if upgrading)     * Replacement battery (if replacing)<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Steps<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a plastic prying tool to gently release the clips around the perimeter of the device, starting from the handle areas.<\/li>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-01-t0015-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-359318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-01-t0015-001.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-01-t0015-001-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-01-t0015-001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-01-t0015-001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-01-t0015-001-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-01-t0015-001-780x439.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Locate the battery connector on the motherboard and carefully pull it out to ensure no power reaches the components.<\/li>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-359317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-02-t0134-008-780x439.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Unscrew the M.2 retention screw and pull the SSD out from the slot at an angle.<\/li>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-03-t0264-008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-359319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-03-t0264-008.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-03-t0264-008-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-03-t0264-008-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-03-t0264-008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-03-t0264-008-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/stage.droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/window-03-t0264-008-780x439.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Follow-up capture needs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery connector mechanics:<\/strong> The battery connector removal needs a clearer, zoomed-in view to show specific latch mechanics safely (02:10 - 02:30).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery removal:<\/strong> The process for removing the battery from the chassis, specifically regarding adhesive or bracket screws, was not clearly captured (06:54 - 07:14).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Related resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.droix.store\/products\/ayaneo-3\">AYANEO 3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A guide on how to safely open the AYANEO 3, disconnect the battery, and perform an SSD replacement or battery 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