NOTE: Install the solid-state drive mounting bracket, if it is not installed.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Slide the solid-state drive mounting bracket into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, if it is not installed.
2. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the tabs in the M.2 slot one on the system board.
3. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 slot one on the system board.
4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one
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 an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2
2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module that is installed in M.2 slot one
and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Removing and installing components
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