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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, About this task, Steps, Prerequisites

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NOTE: 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: The M.2 card that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot are: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the single screw (M2x3) to open the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the system board. 2. Remove the single screw (M2x4) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension thermal plate to the system board. 3. Using a flat-headed tool, pry open the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the recess on its bottom side and remove it from the system board. 4. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. NOTE: For computers shipped without a solid-state drive thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system board underneath the solid-state drive. If in the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated from the plate or gets adhered to the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling the solid-state drive to the system. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 20 Removing and installing components

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NOTE:
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:
The M.2 card that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card
configurations on the M.2 card slot are:
●
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the single screw (M2x3) to open the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the system board.
2.
Remove the single screw (M2x4) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension thermal plate to the system board.
3.
Using a flat-headed tool, pry open the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the recess on its bottom side and remove it from the
system board.
4.
Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
NOTE:
For computers shipped without a solid-state drive thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system
board underneath the solid-state drive. If in the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated
from the plate or gets adhered to the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling
the solid-state drive to the system.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components