System76 Thelio, Service Manual

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To add a 2.5-inch drive, you’ll need 4 screws to secure the drive in place. We’ve provided
screws for you on the chassis because we know just how easy they are to
lose.
1. Follow the steps to ​ Remove the Top Case ​ .
2. You may want to remove the washer out of the bracket. Do so by
simply pushing up from underneath the bracket until the washer pops
out.
3. Next, simply slide each screw along the top bar to the opening and
remove the screw.
4. Screw these four thumbscrews into the holes at the corners of the
drive to keep it securely fastened in the drive cage.
5. Before inserting the drive into the drive cage, line up the connectors
on the drive with the connectors in the drive cage.
6. Then, line up the inside of the grommet with the prongs on the drive
cage, and insert the drive until it locks into place.
7. Replace the Top Case ​ and reconnect all cables.
Fig. 31:
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(above and below-right) Sequence of shots showing the removal and/or replacement of 2.5” drives in the Thelio drive cage.
Removing an M.2 Drive
Removing an M.2 drive is simple, but may require removal of the GPU or CPU Cooler Shroud for
easier access. A cross-head (Phillips) screwdriver is required.
Tools required: ​Fingers or Cross-head (Phillips) screwdriver.
Time estimate: 5-​10 minutes.
Difficulty: ​Easy​ - ​Medium
Screws: ​5 total
- 4 Thumbscrews (Phillips/Crosshead).
- 1 M.2 securing screw (per drive).
1. Follow the steps to ​ Remove the Top Case ​ .
2. Remove the CPU Cooler Shroud ​ (if applicable).
3. Remove the GPU ​ (if applicable).
4. Unscrew the M.2 screw opposite the M.2 slot. Set it safely aside.
5. Gently, but firmly remove the M.2 drive horizontally from the slot.
6. Replace the screw, fastening the M.2 in place.
7.
Replace the GPU ​ (if applicable).
8. Replace the CPU Cooler Shroud ​ (if applicable).
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