M.2 Solid-State Drive And Heat Sink - Lenovo ThinkCentre M80t Gen 3 User Manual

Note: During the installation, ensure that you align the memory module to the slot and press down on both
ends until the latches are fully engaged with a click.

M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several
minutes until the computer is cool.
Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and
permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for
frequent changes or replacement.
• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get
damaged.
• Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.
• Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage
drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
For access, remove these parts in order, if any:
• "Computer cover" on page 30
• "Front bezel" on page 31
• "Drive bay assembly" on page 32
Removal steps
Remove the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink (if any) depending on the computer model.
• For computers without the heat sink for the M.2 solid-state drive:
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