Solid-state drive
To remove the M.2 solid-state drive, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-5
Solid-state drive descriptions and part numbers
Description
Spare part number
1 TB, PCIe, TLC
L85348-002
512 GB, PCIe, TLC
L85360-002
512 GB, PCIe, TLC, self-encrypting drive (SED)
L85368-002
512 GB, PCIe, value
L85364-002
512 GB, PCIe + 32 GB Optane memory
L85366-002
256 GB, PCIe, value
L85354-002
256 GB, PCIe + 16 GB Optane memory
L85356-002
128 GB, SATA-3, TLC
L85346-002
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 32
2.
Remove the bottom cover (
).
3.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see
).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1.
Remove the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 screw (1) that secures the drive to the computer.
2.
Pull the drive away from the socket to remove it (2).
To install the solid-state drive, reverse the removal procedures.
NOTE:
Solid-state drives are designed with a notch to prevent incorrect insertion.
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