Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Using a Torx #5, remove the screws that secure the base cover.
Starting at the bottom left corner, carefully pry the base cover along the bottom and sides.
Grasp the bottom and rotate it upwards to release the base cover from the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue
Use the tab to assist in disconnecting 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.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue
Remove the screws that secure the battery.
Remove the screw that secures the battery and the SSD shield.
Lift the battery off the palm rest assembly
SSD 2230
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue. The shield indicates the type and location.
Remove the screw that secures the solid state drive bracket.
Lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the solid-state drive
Slide and lift the solid state drive (SSD) from the system board.
Install
SSD 2230
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 bracket and align the screw holes.
Install the screw that secures the SSD to the system.
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue
Install the battery and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the battery and the SSD shield.
Install the screws that secure the battery.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue
Align the base cover and press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
Install the screws that secure the base cover. (requires Torx #5)