Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Using a plastic scribe, pry the basecover from bottom left and continue on the sides to loosen.
Slide and lift the base cover off the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
SSD 2280
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
Remove the screw that secures the thermal shield to the system board.
Remove the screw that secures the thermal shield to the I/O board.
Lift the thermal shield off the solid state drive.
Slide and lift the solid state drive (SSD) from the system board.
Install
SSD 2280
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
Align the notch with the tab. Slide the SSD into the slot on the system.
Install the thermal shield on the solid state drive.
Install the screw that secures the thermal shield to the I/O board.
Install the screw that secures the thermal shield to the system board.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Slide and align the base cover and press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the system.