User Guide

b. Click Intel Optane Memory and then follow the instructions on the screen to disable it.
2. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery” on page 49.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
4. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
5. Remove the base cover assembly. See “Base cover assembly” on page 50.
6. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 solid-state drive
1 . Then remove the drive out of the slot 2 .
7. Install a new M.2 solid-state drive by doing the following:
a. Align the contact edge of the new M.2 solid-state drive with the key in the slot. Then, carefully insert
the drive into the slot at an angle of about 20 degrees
1 .
b. Pivot the M.2 solid-state drive downward
2 .
c. Install the screw to secure the M.2 solid-state drive
3 .
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