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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, configurations per M.2 card slot

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6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the M.2 2280 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 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly. 2. Lift and remove the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. NOTE: A thermal shield is only present on PCIe M.2 cards. 3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. 16

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6.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Removing the M.2 2280 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 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.
2.
Lift and remove the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE: A thermal shield is only present on PCIe M.2 cards.
3.
Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
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