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Removing the solid-state drive2

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Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive1 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 2. Gently slide the solid-state drive1 into the solid-state drive slot. 3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket into the alignment post on the system board. 4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board. NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa. 5. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive1 to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the solid-state drive2 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 The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. PROCEDURE. Removing and installing components 21

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Steps
1.
Align the notch on the solid-state drive1 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2.
Gently slide the solid-state drive1 into the solid-state drive slot.
3.
Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket into the alignment post on the system board.
4.
Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
NOTE:
The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal
bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa.
5.
Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive1 to the system board.
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Removing the solid-state drive2
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
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
PROCEDURE.
Removing and installing components
21