Service Manual

3. Tighten the six captive screws on the base cover.

4. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

Next steps

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

M.2 solid-state drive

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

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 a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered your computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card

configurations per M.2 card slot:

• M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket

• M.2 2280 solid-state drive

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal

procedure.