Disassembly
2 - 16 Removing the SSD Module
2.Disassembly
Removing the SSD Module
1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 7).
2. Locate the module, it is visible at point
(Figure 11a).
3. Carefully remove the screw from the module
(Figure 11b).
4. The module will pop-up
(Figure 11c).
5. Lift the module up and off the computer
(Figure 11c).
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Thermal Pad
Be sure to place the thermal pad’s adhesive side down onto the
mainboard surface.
The thermal pad‘s thickness differ for different M.2 SSD module:
• For module with chip, use a 4.0mm thick thermal pad.
• For module without chip, use a 5.0mm thick thermal pad.