Service Manual

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-

state drive in M.2 slot two.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.

NOTE: A thermal shield is only present if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.

2. Remove the solid-state drive thermal shield from the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.