1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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If you are replacing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a M.2 2380 solid-state drive, ensure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is
removed first.
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Refer to the procedure for removing the
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The following image indicates where to install the solid-state drive screw mount based on form factor.
Removing and installing components
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