M.2 Solid-State Drive And Thermal Pad - Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual

3. Reinstall the system board shield.
4. Place the computer in an upright position.
5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the corresponding connectors on the computer.

M.2 solid-state drive and thermal pad

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Chapter 1 "Important safety information" on page 1 and print the following
instructions.
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.
Replacement procedure
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Computer cover" on page 58.
2. Remove the system board shield. See "System board shield" on page 59.
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