Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover.
Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the recesses located near the hinges.
Remove the base cover by loosening the sides and front.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Using the pull tab, lift up to disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
SSD (Solid State Drive) 2280
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the SSD and thermal shield.
Lift to remove the SSD thermal shield.
Slide and lift the SSD to disconnect it from the system.
Install
SSD (Solid State Drive) 2280
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the slot and slide the SSD into the slot.
Install the SSD thermal shield and align the screw holes.
Install the screw(s) to secure the SSD to the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Push down to connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Install the base cover and press the edges and sides until it snaps into place.
Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the system.