Lenovo thinkpad 13 User Manual page 126

• Do not drop the M.2 solid-state drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the M.2 solid-state drive on a
material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the M.2 solid-state drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the M.2 solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it, and then
turn off the computer.
• Never remove the M.2 solid-state drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation
mode.
To replace the M.2 solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 101.
3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
4. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Replacing the base cover assembly" on page 102.
5. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 solid-state drive.
6. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive.
7. Align the contact edge of the new M.2 solid-state drive with the key in the slot. Then carefully insert
the M.2 solid-state drive into the slot at an angle of about 20 degrees. Pivot the M.2 solid-state drive
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