Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD2 slot on the system board.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support a 2230 solid-state drive, or a 2280 solid-
state drive in M.2 slot two.
NOTE:
This procedure applies only if you are installing a 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.
NOTE:
Before installing your 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive, ensure that the mounting bracket is in the correct location.
For more information, see
installing the solid-state drive mounting bracket
.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components
