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Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two, Steps, Prerequisites, About this task

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Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 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 two Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two. If you want to replace your 2280 solid-state drive with a 2230 solid-state drive , see procedure to change the screw mount. The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 24

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Steps
1.
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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 two
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state
drive in SSD slot two.
If you want to replace your 2280 solid-state drive with a 2230 solid-state drive , see
procedure to change the screw mount
.
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two and provides a visual representation
of the installation procedure.
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