Solid-state drive (SSD)
Description Spare part number
512 GB, PCIe, Gen3×4, Self-encrypting drive (SED), Opal 2, TLC L22088-001
512 GB, SATA-3, FIPS-140–2, TLC L22087-001
360 GB, PCIe Gen3×4, NVMe,TLC L22090-001
256 GB, PCIe, Gen3x4, SS, NVMe, TLC L22085-001
256 GB, SATA-3, self-encrypting drive (SED), Opal2 L22083-001
256 GB, SATA-3, Opal 2, TLC L22086-001
128 GB, SATA-3, TLC L22084-001
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 34).
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 47).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the Phillips M2.0×2.0 screw (1) that secures the drive to the system board.
2. Remove the drive by pulling it away from the connector (2).
NOTE: M.2 solid-state drives are designed with notches to prevent incorrect insertion.
Reverse this procedure to install the solid-state drive.
36 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts