Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Use a scribe to pry open the base cover near the captive screws, then continue working along the sides.
Lift the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Peel the tape to access the battery cable connector.
Push the switch upward on the battery cable connector to the OFF position to disconnect power from the battery.
Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the thermal shield to the system.
Remove the thermal shield from the SSD.
Slide and remove the SSD from the SSD slot.
Install
Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
Slide and place the SSD into the SSD slot.
Align and place the SSD thermal shield on the SSD.
Install the screws that secure the thermal shield to the system.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Slide down the switch on the battery cable connector to restore power from the battery.
Align and place the base cover, then press along the edges until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.