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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, Next steps, Prerequisites, About this task, Steps

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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: The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive The following image(s) indicate 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 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift and remove the solid-state thermal shield off the solid-state drive. 3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. 24

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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:
The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE:
The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations:
●
M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
●
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate 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 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2.
Lift and remove the solid-state thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3.
Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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