M.2 Solid-State Drive And The Bracket - Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 User Manual

M.2 solid-state drive and the bracket

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
Attention: The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and
permanent loss of data.
When handling the M.2 solid-state drive, observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the M.2 solid-state drive only for repair. The M.2 solid-state drive is not designed for frequent
changes or replacement.
• Before replacing the M.2 solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not apply pressure to the M.2 solid-state drive.
• Do not touch the contact edge or circuit board of the M.2 solid-state drive. Otherwise, the M.2 solid-state
drive might get damaged.
• Do not make the M.2 solid-state drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive
on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
Your computer comes with two M.2-solid-state-drive slots in total. Slot
is under the service door. When you configure the M.2-solid-state-drive slot in the UEFI BIOS menu, ensure
that you select the correct menu item.
• Slot a : NVMe1
• Slot b : NVMe2
M.2 solid-state drive (with bracket) under the service door
For access, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disable the built-in battery" on page 31.
2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
4. Remove the service door. See "Service door" on page 32.
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and print the following instructions.
a is under the keyboard, and slot b