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Solid-state drive bracket, Removing the solid-state drive bracket

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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 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot. 3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal shield into the solid-state drive slot. 4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Solid-state drive bracket Removing the solid-state drive bracket Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable. 25

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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 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1.
Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2.
Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3.
Slide the solid-state drive thermal shield into the solid-state drive slot.
4.
Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
5.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Solid-state drive bracket
Removing the solid-state drive bracket
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
3.
Remove the
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
or
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
, as applicable.
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