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Solid-state drive, Removing the solid-state drive

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Solid-state drive Removing the solid-state drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. About this task The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the single screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the system board. 3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot. NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to remove any additional solid-state drive installed in your computer. Installing the 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 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 20 Removing and installing components

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Solid-state drive
Removing the solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
3.
Remove the
battery
.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the single screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the system
board.
2.
Lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the system board.
3.
Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot.
NOTE:
Repeat step 1 to step 3 to remove any additional solid-state drive installed in your computer.
Installing the 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 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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Removing and installing components