Solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: Before removing the base cover, ensure that there is no SD card installed in the SD card slot on your computer.
NOTE: If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive, the following images indicate
how to remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket.
NOTE: Device Encryption will be triggered when either the system board or storage (SSD) is replaced. Refer to BitLocker
for more information on suspending BitLocker.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the M2x3 screw that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with bracket from the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with bracket from the peg and lift it from the system board.
3. Remove the M2x1.8 screw that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 solid-state drive bracket.
4. Lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off the M.2 solid-state drive bracket.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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