Service Manual

6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

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

Removing the M.2 2280 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 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal

procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.

2. Lift and remove the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.

NOTE: A thermal shield is only present on PCIe M.2 cards.

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