Manual

Solid-state drive (M.2)
Description Spare part number
1-TB, Z Turbo drive PCIe 840951-001
512-GB, Z Turbo Drive, PCIe 840950-001
256-GB, Z Turbo Drive, PCIe 840949-001
256-GB, SATA-3, self-encrypting drive (SED), OPAL 2 840948-001
128-GB, TLC 846386-001
Solid-state drive bracket (included in Bracket Kit, spare part number 840966-001) 840966-001 (Bracket Kit)
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 service door (see Service door on page 28).
5. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 29).
6. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 30).
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.
NOTE: If the module springs up when the screw is removed, be sure to remove the module at the angle
dictated by the spring mechanism.
When installing the module, be sure to insert the module at the angle that it sits after the screw is
removed and the module springs up.
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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