Clevo NP71PNP - Removing the M.2 SSD Module

Disassembly
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2.Disassembly
Removing the M.2 SSD Module
M.2 SSD-1 Removal Procedure
1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5).
2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 8a).
3. Remove the screw
(Figure 8b).
4. The M.2 SSD module (Figure 8c) will pop-up, and you can remove it from the computer.
5. Reverse the process to install a new module (do not forget to replace the thermal pad, screws and bottom cover).
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Thermal Pad
Make sure to place the
thermal pad’s adhesive
side down on the module’s
surface as illustrated.
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3.M2 SSD Module
SATA/PCIE
•1 Screw
Figure 8
M.2 SSD-1 Module
Removal
a. Locate the M.2 SSD.
b. Remove the screw.
c. The M.2 SSD module
will pop up.