User's Guide

Replacement procedure for the long M.2 solid-state drive
1. If you are going to replace a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane memory), disable the Intel Optane
memory by doing the following:
a. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1.
Note: If a supervisor password has been set, enter the correct password when prompted. You also
can press Enter to skip the password prompt and enter the BIOS menu. However, you cannot
change the system configurations that are protected by the supervisor password.
b. Select Config ᇆStorage ᇆIntel (R) Rapid Storage Technology ᇆIntel Optane ᇆDisable.
c. Select to preserve user data and select Yes to confirm your operation.
d. Select Disable and wait for the process to complete.
Note: It might take a couple of minutes or even hours to complete the disabling process. Do not
restart the computer until the process is completed.
e. Press F10 to save changes and exit.
2. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery” on page 53.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
4. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
5. Remove the base cover assembly. See “Base cover assembly” on page 54.
6. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 solid-state drive
 . The M.2 solid-state drive is released from
the secured position and pivots upward. Then, remove the M.2 solid-state drive out of the slot
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