M.2 Solid-State Drive - Lenovo 30C5 Hardware Maintenance Manual

5. To install a new PCIe card, do the following:
a. Remove the new PCIe card from its static-protective package.
b. If necessary, remove the appropriate metal slot cover on the rear of the chassis.
c. Install the new card into the appropriate slot on the system board. See "Parts on the system board"
on page 38.
Note: If you are installing a PCIe x16 graphics card, ensure that the memory-slot retaining clips are
closed before you install the card to avoid any interference during the installation.
Figure 25. Installing a new PCIe card
d. Rotate the PCIe card retainer to the closed position.
Figure 26. Rotating the PCIe card retainer
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 183.

M.2 solid-state drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
The instructions on how to install or replace a M.2 solid-state drive also apply to the Intel Optane memory.
Before replacing the Intel Optane memory, ensure that you disable the Intel Optane memory from the Intel
Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) Console. Otherwise, all data on the storage drive will be lost. For more
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