Solid-state drive
Description Spare part number
512-GB, M2, SATA3 solid-state drive supporting TLC 801504-001
256-GB, M2, SATA3 solid-state drive supporting TLC 801503-001
128-GB, M2, SATA3 solid-state drive supporting TLC 801502-001
1-TB, PCIe-3×4, NVMe solid-state drive supporting TLC 851590-001
512-GB, PCIe-3×4, NVMe solid-state drive supporting TLC 853323-001
256-GB, PCIe-3×4, NVMe solid-state drive supporting TLC 856221-001
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 bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 19).
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 21).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the PM2.0×2.9 screw (1) that secures the solid-state drive to the bottom cover. (The solid-state
drive tilts up.)
2. Remove the solid-state drive (2) by pulling the drive away from the slot at an angle.
Reverse this procedure to install the solid-state drive.
24 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures