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M.2 solid-state drive, Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

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3. Tighten the six captive screws on the base cover. 4. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. M.2 solid-state drive Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered your computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card configurations per M.2 card slot: • M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket • M.2 2280 solid-state drive The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. 13

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3.
Tighten the six captive screws on the base cover.
4.
Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
Next steps
1.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
M.2 solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered your computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card
configurations per M.2 card slot:
M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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