Solid-state drive connector board
NOTE: The solid-state drive connector board spare part kit does not include the solid-state drive connector
board cable. The solid-state drive connector board cable is available using spare part number 941842-001.
Description Spare part number
Solid-state drive connector board 941840-001
Before removing the solid-state drive connector board, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
3. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 30).
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 32).
5. Remove the solid-state drive (see Solid-state drive on page 33).
Remove the solid-state drive connector board:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the solid-state drive connector board cable is connected, and then
disconnect the solid-state drive connector board cable from the system board.
2. Detach the solid-state drive connector board cable (2) from the keyboard/top cover. (The solid-state drive
connector board cable is attached to the keyboard/top cover with double-sided adhesive.)
3. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×1.8 screws (3) that secure the solid-state drive connector board to the solid-
state drive bracket.
4. Remove the solid-state drive connector board (4).
5. If it is necessary to remove the solid-state drive brackets:
a. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×1.8 screws (1) that secure the solid-state drive brackets to
the keyboard/top cover.
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