2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 WWAN card installed
in M.2 card slot 3.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 thermal shield to the left I/O-board.
2. Lift and remove the M.2 2230 thermal shield from the left I/O-board.
3. Flip over the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
4. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
5. Remove the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive from the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Installing the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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