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7. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 7 to install the solid-state drive on SSD-1 slot on your computer.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE: Your computer has two solid-state drive slots (SSD-1 and SSD-2). The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot will depend on the
configuration ordered. Supported card configurations:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in SSD-1 and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
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Before working inside your
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