Solid state drive—M.2 slot three
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot three
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
2. Remove the
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot three.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot three and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive interposer board.
2. Slide and lift the thermal shield from the computer base.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the solid-state drive interposer board.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot three
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot three.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot three and provides a visual representation of
the installation procedure.
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