Figure 12. Installing the base cover
Steps
1. Place the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Press on the sides of the base cover to snap it into place.
3. Tighten the two captive screws (M2x8.6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure in
Solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
NOTE:
Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in
computer.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.
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Before working inside your
computer.
computer.
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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