Removing the M.2 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: The M.2 card that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card
configurations on the M.2 card slot are:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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 screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Removing and installing components
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