• "VESA mount bracket" on page 62.
Removal steps
Note: A thermal pad might cover the M.2 solid-state drive. To access the M.2 solid-state drive, peel off the
thermal pad first.
SD card reader board
Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
Before you open the back bump cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is
cool.
For access, remove the following parts in order:
• "Computer stand" on page 57.
• "Back bump cover" on page 60.
• "System board shield" on page 61.
• "VESA mount bracket" on page 62.
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