SSD drive
Description
Solid-state drive
256-GB, SATA III
180-GB, SATA III
128-GB, SATA III
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the bottom cover (see
5.
Disconnect the battery (see
Remove the SSD:
1.
Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the drive to the system board.
2.
Remove the drive (2) by pulling it away from the connector.
NOTE:
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the mSATA drive.
Bottom cover on page
Battery on page
mSATA drives are designed with notches to prevent incorrect insertion.
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Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
746906-001
746908-001
746907-001
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