1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2.
Remove the bottom cover (see
3.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see
Remove the solid-state drive:
1.
Remove the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 screw (1) that secures the drive.
2.
Pull the drive away from the socket to remove it (2).
3.
When installing a drive, be sure a thermal pad is installed on the top of the drive.
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Preparation for disassembly on page
Bottom cover on page
37).
33).
Battery on page
39).