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Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. CAUTION Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
    CAUTION To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
  3. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.
NOTE Slot one supports both PCIe Gen3/Gen4 SSD.

The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the 2280 solid-state drive from SSD slot one

Steps

  1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.
  2. Lift the thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
  3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot on the system board.

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