• There might be thermal pads on the top and under the bottom of the M.2 solid-state drive. Ensure that the
thermal pad under the M.2 solid-state drive stays in its place after replacing the drive.
Step
Screw (quantity)
1
M2 × L2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2)
Removal steps for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
Step
Screw (quantity)
1
M2 × L2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2)
Color
Torque
Silver
0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgf-cm)
Color
Torque
Black
0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgf-cm)
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Removing or replacing a FRU
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