Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal pate off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE:
A thermal pad is included with the solid-state drive thermal plate and must always be adhered to the plate. If in
the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated from the thermal plate or gets adhered to
the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the solid-state drive thermal plate before reinstalling the thermal plate
to the system.
3. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
4. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension bracket from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
5. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (for computers shipped
with a thermal plate)
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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