SSD drive
Description
Spare part number
Solid-state drive
512-GB, TLC
848878-001
256-GB, SED, OPAL2, MLC
844406-001
256-GB, PCIe, MLC
844405-001
256-GB, TLC
844408-001
240-GB, TLC
844407-001
180-GB, MLC
844403-001
180-GB, SED, OPAL2, MLC
844404-001
128-GB, TLC
844402-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off 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 bottom cover (see
Bottom cover on page 28
).
5.
Disconnect the battery (see
Battery on page 29
).
Remove the SSD:
1.
Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the drive to the system board.
2.
Remove the drive (2) by pulling it away from the connector.
NOTE:
mSATA drives are designed with notches to prevent incorrect insertion.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the SSD drive.
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