Next steps
1
Install the
battery
2
Install the
base cover
3
Install the
optical drive
4
Install the
micro SD card
5
Follow the procedure in
Solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module
Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane
memory - Optional
Prerequisites
1
Follow the procedure in
2
Remove the
micro SD card
3
Remove the
optical drive
4
Remove the
base cover
5
Remove the
battery
Steps
1
Loosen the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
2
Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
3
Slide and remove the thermal plate from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot [3].
4
Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane off the palmrest and keyboard assembly [4].
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Removing and installing components
after working inside your computer
before working inside your computer