Solid-state drive
Description Spare part number
512 GB, PCIe Gen3×4 NVMe SS/DS MLC 915952-001
512 GB, PCIe NVMe TLC 915954-001
512 GB, PCIe, Gen3x4, self-encrypting (SED), Opal 2, TLC 915953-001
512 GB, SATA-3, FIPS-140-2, TLC 915955-001
360 GB, PCIe Gen3×4 SS TLC 915951-001
256 GB, PCIe NVMe TLC 915950-001
256 GB, SATA-3 SS TLC (Opal 2) 915949-001
128 GB, SATA-3, SS value 915948-001
NOTE: Only one mass storage device (hard drive or a solid-state drive) can be installed.
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 30).
5. Disconnect the battery (see Battery on page 35).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the drive to the system board.
38 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts