About this 3D model
Okay this ones important. We have been seeing higher then normal m.2 ssd temps on the legion go due to its backplate design. This gentleman designed a new backplate and I can tell you I am seeing 15-20 degree cooler temps from the m.2. If you have a 3D printer. This one is a MUST! Bonus: The fan whine has nearly gone away with this mod as well because of the change in hole placement on the back and the holes being larger for more air flow! The kickstand version uses the original Legion Go hinges. Just take those off the original kickstand and put them on this printed one. Make sure not to overtighten when screwing the screws in. Just enough to where it is snug or you can snap off the screw points. *All verisons with kickstand use the Lenovo hinges included on your unit. *Print kickstand versions straight up and down. No supports are needed if oriented with the big circular hole towards the bottom closest to your build plate. Orient like the picture below without supports. Different versions available: 1. Version 1 with hot swap m.2 on the back. m.2 ribbon cable required Amazon.com: Sintech M.2 NVME Extender,NGFF M-Key PCIe SSD Extention Card with Anti-electromagnetic Foiled Cable 20CMS (Silver Cable) : Electronics 2. Version 1 with custom back and kickstand 3. Version 1 with no kickstand and raised back 4. Version 1 with no kickstand and no raised back 5. Version 2 with updated backplate(improved) and kickstand 6. Version 2 with updated backplate(improved) and kickstand along with the ability to add brass inserts. (You will need to heat up inserts and insert into the holes to melt them in place) I bought the following brass inserts kit and used the M2*3*3.5 fittings from this kit. Swpeet 300Pcs 5 Values M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 Female Thread Knurled Nuts Brass Threaded Insert Embedment Nuts Hydraulic Welded Joint Injection Molding Assortment Kit Perfect for 3D Printing Injection Molding: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific or AIEX 100pcs 3D Printing Brass Nuts, M2 Threaded Insert, Knurled Brass Nuts, Female Thread Knurled Heat Embedment Nut for 3D Printing Parts Loptop Automotive Plastic Shell (M2x3x3.5mm): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific 7. Legion Go Backplate Brass Inserts V2-Skinny Backplate - This is a slimmed down version of the original backplate with a kickstand. Much more refined. It requires the brass inserts listed above. 8. Improved Legion go backplate with kickstand My most refined and final version of this custom backplate. This is the version that I will personally be using moving forward. You will need a couple of things here. Ali Express m.2 adapter. 1 Pack DIY Motherboard For Legion Go Hard Drive Modification Adapter 2242 To 2280 Hard Drive Adapter Board Accessories - AliExpress 2280 m.2 or any sized ssd Brass inserts. AIEX 100pcs 3D Printing Brass Nuts, M2 Threaded Insert, Knurled Brass Nuts, Female Thread Knurled Heat Embedment Nut for 3D Printing Parts Loptop Automotive Plastic Shell (M2x3x3.5mm): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Watch my tutorial on how to install this properly. (5) Custom Legion Go Backplate with Kickstand : LegionGo (reddit.com) (21) MUST HAVE MOD for LEGION GO! : LegionGo (reddit.com)