NOTE: M.2 slot two supports one PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe or SATA solid-state drive (M.2 2230 or M.2 2280) or one Intel
Optane memory H10 with solid state storage.
NOTE: If there is only one solid-state drive in the configuration you ordered, you can install another solid-state drive in the
other M.2 slot. However, you may need a solid-state drive bracket (sold separately) to install the additional solid-state drive.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the solid-state drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the bracket alignment
procedure to accommodate the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from slot one.
Steps
1. Align the solid-state drive bracket to accommodate the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
2. Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the solid-state drive module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive - SSD-1
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support a 2230 solid-state drive or a 2280 solid-state
drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE: M.2 slot two supports one PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe or SATA solid-state drive (M.2 2230 or M.2 2280) or one Intel
Optane memory H10 with solid state storage.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure
from slot one.
Disassembly and reassembly
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