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Solid-state drive, Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one

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Solid-state drive Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one. The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board. 2. Lift the thermal shield off the solid-state drive. 3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot on the system board. Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. 20

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Solid-state drive
Removing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.
2.
Lift the thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3.
Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot one
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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