M.2 solid-state drive
Description Spare part number
1 TB, PCIe Gen3x4, NVMe, TLC L17991-001
512 GB, PCIe, Gen3x4, TLC L17996-001
512 GB, PCIe, NVMe, self-encrypting drive (SED), Opal 2, TLC L17995-001
512 GB, SATA-3, FIPS 140–2, TLC L17994-001
360 GB, PCIe, Gen3x4, NVMe, TLC L17997-001
256 GB, PCIe, Gen3x4, NVMe, TLC L17992-001
256 GB, SATA-3, NVMe, self-encrypting drive (SED), Opal 2, TLC L17989-001
256 GB, PCIe, NVMe L17993-001
128 GB, SATA-3, TLC L17990-001
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 30).
5. Disconnect the battery (see Battery on page 33).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the drive to the system board.
2. Remove the drive (2) by pulling it away from the connector.
NOTE: M.2 solid-state drives are designed with notches to prevent incorrect insertion.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the M.2 solid-state drive.
36 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts