About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-
state drive in M.2 slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal shield to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Lift the thermal shield off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD1 slot on the system board.
Solid-state driveāM.2 slot two
Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may be shipped with one of the following:
ā One hard drive and one 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive
ā One 2230 solid-state drive and one 2280 solid-state drive
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