Solid-state drive (M.2)
To locate the M.2 SSD on the system board, see
Internal components on page 21
.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 17
2.
Remove the base unit rear and front access panels (see
Base unit access covers on page 18
3.
Remove the left fan (see
4.
To remove an M.2 SSD, remove the screw that secures the SSD to the system board (1), and then slide
the SSD out of the system board connector (2).
5.
To install an M.2 SSD, slide the connector end of the SSD into the system board connector (1), press the
other end of the SSD down (2), and then secure the SSD to the system board with the screw (3).
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