3. To remove the M.2 PCIe SSD:
a. Remove the single (M2x3.5) screw that secures the M.2 PCIe SSD to the system board [1].
b. Lift and pull out the PCIe SSD from its connector on the system board [2].
c. Remove the SSD thermal pad [3].
Installing the M.2 PCIe SSD
NOTE:
The instructions are applicable to M.2 SATA SSD also.
1. Place the SSD thermal pad into the slot on the system board [1] .
2. Insert the M.2 PCIe SSD to the connector on the system board [2].
3. Replace the single (M2x3.5) screw that secures the M.2 PCIe SSD to the system board [3].
Removing and installing components
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