Hardware Reference Guide

Removing and installing an M.2 SSD storage card
NOTE: There are two M.2 SSD sockets on the system board. The computer supports 2230 and 2280 M.2 SSD
cards.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs and USB ash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn o the computer properly through the operating system, and turn o any external devices.
4. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. To prevent damage to internal components, you must
disconnect the AC power cord from the power source before opening the computer.
5. Remove the computer access panel. See Removing the computer access panel on page 6.
6. Disconnect the power and data cables from the rear of the drives in the drive cage.
7. Rotate the drive cage up.
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