Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage
from M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: If you have ordered a 3-cell (40 Wh) battery configuration, your computer can only support one solid-state drive in
M.2 slot one. M.2 slot two is only available if you have ordered an Intel Optane storage.
NOTE: If you have ordered a 4-cell (53 Wh) battery configuration, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state
drive, an M.2 2280 solid-state drive, or an Intel Optane storage in M.2 slot two.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage installed
in M.2 slot two.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage that is installed in M.2 slot two
and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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