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M.2 cover and solid-state drive
The location of the M.2 cover is shown in the following image. You do not have to remove the computer from
the column to replace the M.2 solid-state drive.
To remove the M.2 cover and solid-state drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 23 ).
2. Remove the left rear cover (see Removing the rear covers from the computer on page 24 ).
3. Remove the Torx screw from the M.2 cover (1), and then lift the cover off the computer (2).
4. Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
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