The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to install the solid-state drive mounting bracket when
replacing M.2 2280 solid-state drive with M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
Steps
1. Slide and remove the solid-state drive mounting bracket from the mounting bracket slot on the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Rotate the solid-state drive mounting bracket.
3. Slide the solid-state mounting bracket into the mounting slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Install the
, whichever applicable.
Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two
Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
NOTE:
If you have ordered a 3-cell (40 Wh) battery configuration, your computer will not have a solid-state drive installed
in M.2 slot two.
NOTE:
If you have ordered a 4-cell (53 Wh) battery configuration, your computer may have a 2230 solid-state drive or a
2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
Before working inside your computer
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2. Remove the
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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing components