The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to install the solid-state drive mounting bracket when
replacing M.2 2280 solid-state drive with M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
Steps
1. Slide and remove the solid-state drive mounting bracket from the mounting bracket slot on the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Rotate the solid-state drive mounting bracket.
3. Slide the solid-state mounting bracket into the mounting slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Install the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive, whichever applicable.
Solid-state driveāM.2 slot two
Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
NOTE:
If you have ordered a 3-cell (40 Wh) battery configuration, your computer will not have a solid-state drive installed
in M.2 slot two.
NOTE: If you have ordered a 4-cell (53 Wh) battery configuration, your computer may have a 2230 solid-state drive or a
2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
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