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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot, Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot 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 an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD1 slot. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD1 slot and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD1 slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD1 slot. 3. Using the alignment post, place the solid-state thermal bracket over the solid-state drive. 4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board. 5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD1 slot Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. Removing and installing components 23

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot
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 an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD1 slot.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280
solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD1 slot and provides a
visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1.
Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD1 slot.
2.
Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD1 slot.
3.
Using the alignment post, place the solid-state thermal bracket over the solid-state drive.
4.
Align the screw hole on the solid-state thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
5.
Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1.
Install the
battery
.
2.
Install the
base cover
.
3.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD1 slot
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
Removing and installing components
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