Owners Manual

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Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: Slot 2 can only support M.2 Gen 4 PCIe x4 NVMe solid-state drive. You can refer the below procedure to install the
M.2 2280 solid-state drive in both SLOT 1 and SLOT 2.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the solid-state drive holder from the system board if required.
2. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
4. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Install the microSD card.
3. Install the SIM card.
4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Enter service mode.
3. Remove the SIM card.
4. Remove the microSD card.
5. Remove the base cover.
Removing and installing components
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