Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane
memory - Optional
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
before working inside your computer
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
2. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
3. Slide and remove the thermal plate from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot [3].
4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane off the palmrest and keyboard assembly [4].
Installing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane
memory - Optional
Steps
1. Slide and insert the tab of the solid-state drive/Intel Optane into the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot [1, 2].
2. Tighten the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [3].
3. Replace the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [4].
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Removing and installing components
