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

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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 an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and/or M.2 slot two (SSD-2). NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and M.2 slot two (SSD-2) depends 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 M.2 thermal shield to the system board. 2. Slide and lift the M.2 thermal shield from the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. NOTE: Your computer has up to two M.2 2280 solid-state drives installed. Repeat steps 1 to 3 if another M.2 2280 solid-state drive is installed. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. 22

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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 an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one (SSD-1)
and/or M.2 slot two (SSD-2).
NOTE:
The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and M.2 slot two (SSD-2) depends 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 M.2 thermal shield to the system board.
2.
Slide and lift the M.2 thermal shield from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3.
Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
NOTE:
Your computer has up to two M.2 2280 solid-state drives installed. Repeat steps 1 to 3 if another M.2 2280
solid-state drive is installed.
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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