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Installing the SSD

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the SSD and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the SSD
Image: Installing the SSD

Steps

  1. Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the SSD slot on the system board.
  2. Slide the SSD into the SSD slot on the computer.
  3. Align the notch on the SSD thermal shield with the tab on the system board.
    Figure 2. Installing the SSD thermal shield
    Image: Installing the SSD thermal shield
    NOTE:The SSD thermal shield includes a thermal pad that is attached to the bottom of the shield. Ensure that you adhere the thermal pad back to its location if it is displaced during the removal procedure.
    Figure 3. Thermal pad under the SSD thermal shield
    Image: Thermal pad under the SSD thermal shield
  4. Align the screw hole on the SSD thermal shield with the screw hole on the system board.
  5. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the SSD thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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