Service Manual

Steps

1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive2 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.

2. Gently slide the solid-state drive2 into the solid-state drive slot.

3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket into the alignment post on the system board, and align the screw hole on the solid-state

drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.

NOTE:

The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal

bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa.

4. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive2 to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

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

About this task

This computer supports two solid-state drive form factors.

• M.2 2230

• M.2 2280

If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, the following images indicate how to install the

solid-state drive bracket to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive card before installing the 2230 solid-state drive to the computer.

1. With the printed side of the solid-state drive facing up, align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on

the M.2 solid-state drive bracket.

Removing and installing components