Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Pry open the base cover from the recesses that are located in the U shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover near the hinges.
Lift the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secures the SSD shielding cover to the system board.
Remove the SSD shielding cover from the system board.
Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the system board.
Slide and remove the SSD from the system board. The blue holder is loose and may come out upon removal.
Install
Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
Align and slide the SSD into the slot on the system board. Install the blue holder if needed.
Install the screw that secures the SSD to the system board.
Install the SSD shielding cover on the system board.
Install the screws that secures the SSD shielding cover to the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Align and place the base cover on the palm rest assembly and snap it into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.