5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Exit Service Mode.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two
Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
NOTE: M.2 slot two supports only 2230 solid-state drive.
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.
NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2. Enter Service Mode.
3. 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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Removing and installing components