Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 User Manual page 62

• Do not subject the M.2 solid-state drive to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive on a
soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
For access, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disable the built-in battery" on page 48.
2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
3. Close the computer display and turn over the computer.
4. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Base cover assembly" on page 52.
Replace the 2242 M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket
Follow the instructions to replace the 2242 M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket.
Note: There might be thermal pads on the top and under the bottom of the M.2 solid-state drive. When
replacing the M.2 solid-state drive, peel off the thermal pad on the M.2 solid-state drive and attach it in place
after installing the new M.2 solid-state drive. Ensure that the thermal pad under the M.2 solid-state drive
stays in its place and is not removed.
Step 1. Remove the 2242 M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket as shown below.
Step 2. Install the 2242 M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket in reverse order.
Replace the 2280 M.2 solid-state drive
Follow the instructions to replace the 2280 M.2 solid-state drive.
Notes:
• An aluminium foil might wrap the M.2 solid-state drive. To access the M.2 solid-state drive, remove the foil
first. Do not damage the foil and attach it in place before installation.
• There might be thermal pads on the top and under the bottom of the M.2 solid-state drive. When replacing
the M.2 solid-state drive, peel off the thermal pad on the M.2 solid-state drive and attach it in place after
installing the new M.2 solid-state drive. Ensure that the thermal pad under the M.2 solid-state drive stays
in its place and is not removed.
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