Removing the solid-state drives
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Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer,
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CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard
drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the
computer is in sleep or on state.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the base panel.
Procedure
NOTE
: Your computer can accommodate either one 2.5-inch hard drive or two
solid-state drives.
1 Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the computer base.
2 Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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