Service Manual

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module in M.2 slot two and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Lift the solid-state drive bracket off the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module.
3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module off the SSD2 slot on the system board.
Installing the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory
module in M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
If your are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module installed in M.2 slot two and
provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components