Steps
1. Slide the tabs on the top of the base cover under the rear I/O-cover and snap the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Tighten the two captive screws (M2.5x8) on the base cover that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the six screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer.
Solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and slot four
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and slot four and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3.5) that secure the M.2 2230 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the M.2 2230 thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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