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Solid-state drive in SSD2 slot, Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD2 slot

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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. NOTE: Install the solid-state drive mounting bracket, if it is not installed. 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 drive thermal bracket over the solid-state drive. 4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board. 5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive 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. Solid-state drive in SSD2 slot Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD2 slot Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. Removing and installing components 21

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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.
NOTE:
Install the solid-state drive mounting bracket, if it is not installed.
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 drive thermal bracket over the solid-state drive.
4.
Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
5.
Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive 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
.
Solid-state drive in SSD2 slot
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD2 slot
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
3.
Remove the
battery
.
Removing and installing components
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