Solid-state drive
NOTE: The solid-state drive spare part kit includes replacement thermal material and thermal shielding
material.
Description Spare part number
2-TB, M.2 2280, PCIe-3×4, NVMe, SuperSpeed solid-state drive with TLC L38703-001
1-TB, M.2 2280, PCIe-3×4, NVMe, SuperSpeed solid-state drive with TLC L38701-001
512-GB, M.2 2280, PCIe-3×4, NVMe, solid-state drive with TLC L38704-001
256-GB, M.2 2280, PCIe-3×4, NVMe, solid-state drive with TLC L38702-001
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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. 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.
4. Remove the display panel (see Display panel on page 25).
5. Remove the webcam (see Webcam on page 36).
6. Remove the leather cover (see Leather cover on page 41).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×2.3 broad head screws (1) that secure the solid-state drive and shield to
the system board.
2. Remove the thermal tape (2) that secures the solid-state drive shield to the heat sink.
58 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures