2. Lift to remove the SSD thermal plate away from the computer.
3. Lift the M.2 2280 solid state drive at an angle and slide to remove from its slot on the system board.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid state drive
CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
NOTE: For computers shipped with M.2 2280 solid state drive.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Figure 37. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Steps
1. Carefully align and insert the M.2 2280 solid state drive to its slot on the system board.
2. Replace the screw (M2x2) to secure the SSD thermal plate to the M.2 2280 solid state drive.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)