M.2 solid-state drive
Description Spare part number
512-GB, Turbo Drive L00878-001
256-GB, PCIe L00877-001
128-GB, SATA-3 L00876-001
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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. Place the computer in “Battery Safe mode” (Battery Safe mode on page 30).
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
5. Remove the main service door (Service doors on page 31).
6. Remove the drive service door (Service doors on page 31).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the solid-state drive to the computer. (The edge of
the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
2. Remove the solid-state drive (2) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.
Reverse this procedure to install the solid-state drive.
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