Maintenance and Service Guide

Solid-state drive (M.2)
Description Spare part number
128 GB solid-state drive (SSD), M.2.2280, TLC, SATA 788611-001
256 GB solid-state drive (SSD), M.2.2260, MLC, PCIe 788612-001
512 GB solid-state drive (SSD), M.2.2280, MLC, PCIe 788613-001
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see
Bottom cover on page 23).
5. Disconnect the battery (see
Disconnecting the battery on page 25).
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.5 screw (1) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Remove the solid-state drive (2) by pulling the drive away from the slot at an angle.
Reverse this procedure to install the solid-state drive.
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