1040 M.2 Solid-State Drive And Thermal Pad - Lenovo K14 Gen 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Step Screw (quantity)
2
M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5)
When installing:
• Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
• Ensure that the base cover assembly is secured in place. Otherwise, the battery connection may fail.

1040 M.2 solid-state drive and thermal pad

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• "1010 Base cover assembly" on page 60
Attention: The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and
permanent loss of data.
When handling the M.2 solid-state drive, observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the M.2 solid-state drive only for upgrade or repair. The M.2 solid-state drive is not designed for
frequent changes or replacement.
• Before replacing the M.2 solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not apply pressure to the M.2 solid-state drive.
• Do not touch the contact edge or circuit board of the M.2 solid-state drive. Otherwise the M.2 solid-state
drive might get damaged.
• Do not make the M.2 solid-state drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive
on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
If your computer is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane memory), go to
support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd
Removal steps
Note: Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board. Use your fingernails to pull the connector
to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
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to know the details on how to replace it.
Color Torque
Black 1.85kg±0.15
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