Owners Manual

Removing the optional M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
If the system is shipped with M.2 SSD perform the following steps.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the SSD:
a Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the computer [1].
b Slide and lift the SSD from the computer [2].
Installing the optional PCIe SSD
If the system is shipped with PCIe SSD perform the following steps.
1 Insert the SSD clip into the slot on the computer.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the SSD clip to the computer.
3 Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer.
4 Place the SSD bracket over the SSD and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.
5 Install the:
a battery
b base cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the optional PCIe SSD
If the system is shipped with PCIe SSD perform the following steps.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the PCIe SSD:
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Removing and installing components