Service Manual

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, the computer may have up to four M.2 solid-state drive installed. The

solid-state drive configurations that are supported on M.2 slot two are as follows:

• M.2 2230 solid-state drive

• M.2 2280 solid-state drive

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of

the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the computer base.

2. Slide and lift the thermal shield from the computer base.

3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.