Solid-state drive
NOTE:
The solid-state drive spare part kit includes replacement thermal material and thermal shielding
material.
Description
Spare part number
1-TB, M.2 2280-SATA-3/DS, PCIe, NVMe, solid-state drive with TLC
941850-001
512-GB, M.2 2280-SATA-3/DS, PCIe, NVMe, solid-state drive with TLC
941853-001
360-GB, M.2 2280-SATA-3/DS, PCIe, NVMe, solid-state drive with TLC
941852-001
256-GB, M.2 2280-SATA-3/DS, PCIe, NVMe, solid-state drive with TLC
941851-001
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the bottom cover (see
).
5.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see
Remove the solid-state drive:
1.
Remove the thermal shielding material (1) that secures the solid-state drive to the battery.
2.
Remove the Phillips M2.0×1.8 screw (2) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
3.
Remove the solid-state drive (3) by pulling it away from the connector.
NOTE:
Solid-state drives are designed with notches to prevent incorrect insertion.
Component replacement procedures
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