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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive - SSD-2 - discrete

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.
  3. Disconnect the battery (3-cell or 4-cell).

About this task

NOTE:If you have ordered a 3-cell (40 Wh) battery configuration, your computer can only support one SSD in M.2 slot one. M.2 slot two is only available if you have ordered an Intel Optane storage.
NOTE:If you have ordered a 4-cell (53 Wh) battery configuration, your computer may support a 2230 solid-state drive or a 2280 solid-state drive or an Intel Optane storage in M.2 slot two.
NOTE:This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.

The figure indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure of M.2 2280 SSD from slot two.

Image: Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (SSD-2)

Steps

  1. Remove the single screw (M1.6x2) that secures the solid-state drive module support bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Lift and remove the solid-state drive support bracket from the solid-state drive slot.
  3. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive module from the solid-state drive slot.

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