Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, the computer may have up to four M.2 solid-state drive installed. The

solid-state drive configurations that are supported on M.2 slot two are as follows:

• M.2 2230 solid-state drive

• M.2 2280 solid-state drive

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of

the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly and system board.

2. Lift the M.2 thermal shield from the palm-rest assembly and system board.

3. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the palm-rest assembly.

4. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.

5. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the solid-state drive mounting bracket to the computer base.

6. Lift the solid-state drive mounting bracket off the computer base.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.