3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.
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
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2
2280 solid-state drive.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Using the alignment post, place the solid-state thermal bracket over the solid-state drive.
5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state thermal bracket to the system board.
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Removing and installing components