Bottom Cover; M.2 Solid-State Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox Hardware Maintenance Manual

Bottom cover

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
For access, do the following:
• Remove the front cover. See "Front cover" on page 41.
• Turn over the Chromebox so that the bottom cover is facing up.
Removal step

M.2 solid-state drive

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
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 touch the contact edge of the M.2 solid-state drive. Otherwise, the M.2 solid-state drive might get
damaged.
• Do not apply pressure to the M.2 solid-state drive.
• 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.
For access, remove the following parts in order:
• Remove the front cover. See "Front cover" on page 41.
• Remove the bottom cover. See "Bottom cover" on page 45.
Removal steps
Note: Remove the M.2 solid state drive and the thermal pad depending on the Chromebox model.
• Type 1:
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