Solid-state drive
Description Spare part number
Solid-state drive
128 GB SATA-3 TLC 844862-001
180 GB SATA-3 TLC 844863-001
180 GB SATA-3 self-encrypting drive OPAL2 844864-001
256 GB SATA-3 TLC 844865-001
256 GB SATA-3 self-encrypting drive OPAL2 844866-001
256 GB PCIe-3x4 NVMe 844868-001
512 GB SATA-3 TLC 844867-001
IMPORTANT: Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal
and replacement.
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the following components:
a. Keyboard (select products only) (see Keyboard (select products only) on page 29)
b. Back cover (see Back cover on page 30)
c. Display panel (see Display panel on page 31)
d. Touch controller board (see Touch controller board on page 33)
e. WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 34)
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove 1 Phillips M2.0x2.0 screw (1).
38 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts