Steps
1. Slide the solid-state drive mounting bracket into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, if it is not installed.
2. Align the notches on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tabs in the M.2 slot two on the system board.
3. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into M.2 slot two on the system board.
4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
base
cover.
About this task
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280
solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module that is installed in M.2 slot two
and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing components
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.