Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Using a Torx #5, remove the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Place fingers into the recess at the top edge and move your hands to both sides to pry the base cover.
Lift the base cover off the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Loosen the screw that secures the battery connector bracket to the palm rest assembly.
Unhook and lift the battery connector bracket off the system board.
Using the pull tab, 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.
Solid State Drive 2230
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive shield to the system board.
Slide and lift the SSD shield off the system board.
Slide and lift the solid state drive (SSD) from the SSD drive slot.
Install
Solid State Drive 2230
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
Slide the SSD into the slot on the system board.
Install the SSD shield into the peg on the system board.
Install the screw that secures the SSD shield to the system board.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector to the system board.
Slide the hook under the system board and install the bracket to the system board.
Tighten the screw that secures the battery connector bracket to the palm rest assembly.
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.
Using a Torx #5, install the screws that secure the base cover to the system.