Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board
3. Place the thermal plate on the solid-state drive.
NOTE:
When installing the M.2 2230 SSD on the system, tuck the tabs on the thermal plate under the hooks on the palm rest.
4. Align the screw hole on the thermal plate to the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Exit service mode.
3. Install the SD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the SD card.
3. Enter service mode.
4. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Removing and installing components
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