Disassembly
Removing and Installing the M.2 SSD Module 2 - 11
2.Disassembly
Removing and Installing the M.2 SSD Module
M.2 SSD Removal Procedure
1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - 5).
2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 5a).
3. Remove the screw
(Figure 5b)
4. The M.2 SSD module (Figure 5c) 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 (as shown below),
screws and bottom cover).
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c.
a.
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Thermal Pad
Make sure to place the
thermal pad’s adhesive
side down on the cover’s
surface as illustrated.
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3.M2 SATA Module
•1 Screw
Figure 5
M.2 SSD Module
Removal
a. Locate the M.2 SSD.
b. Remove the screw.
c. The M.2 SSD module
will pop up.