Steps
1. Align and insert the solid-state drive holder on the system board to accommodate the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
2. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot on the system board
4. Replace the single screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive to the holder and system board.
NOTE:
If the computer is not shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive, you must obtain a customer kit that includes
holder and a screw to install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
5. Align and place the solid-state drive thermal plate on the 2230 solid-state drive slot.
6. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the microSD card.
2. Install the SIM card.
3. Install the base cover.
4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the 2280 solid-state drive—SSD2 slot
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2. Remove the SIM card.
3. Remove the microSD card.
4. Remove the base cover.
Removing and installing components
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