Service Manual

Figure 6. M.2 2230 solid-state drive with bracket
Steps
1. Removing M.2 2230 solid-state drive without bracket:
a. Remove the (M2x4) screw that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to its slot on the system board.
b. Slide at an angle and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
2. Removing M.2 2230 solid-state drive with bracket:
a. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket on the system board.
b. Remove the solid-state drive bracket off the system.
NOTE:
If the thermal pad located above the solid-state drive, gets detached from the solid-state drive bracket,
adhere it back to the solid-state drive bracket.
c. Remove the (M2x4) screw that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to its slot on the system board.
d. Slide at an angle and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the SIM card.
3. Remove the microSD card.
4. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder and provide a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Removing and installing components
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