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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from Slot 1

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the SIM card.
  3. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in Slot 1 and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Figure 1. Image: Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from Slot 1
Image: Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the solid-state drive thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the palm-rest assembly.
  3. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket and palm-rest assembly.
  4. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot.
  5. Remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive transfer bracket.

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