Lenovo ThinkStation P520 Hardware Maintenance Manual page 152

1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 103.
2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the M.2 solid-state drive slots.
3. Locate the M.2 solid-state drive. See "Computer components" on page 35.
4. Turn the mounting stud 90-degree counterclockwise to release the heat sink. Then, remove the heat sink
from the system board.
Figure 87. Removing the heat sink
5. To remove the M.2 solid-state drive, do the following:
a. Loosen the screw that secures the M.2 solid-state drive
b. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive with the screw holder from the M.2 solid-state drive slot
c. Remove the screw holder from the M.2 solid-state drive
Figure 88. Removing the M.2 solid-state drive
6. To install an M.2 solid-state drive, do the following:
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