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Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2280 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Lift and remove the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the following M.2 card slots:
• M.2 card slot 1
• M.2 card slot 2
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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