Service Manual

If you want to replace your 2280 card with a 2230 card, see procedure to change the screw mount and installing 2230
solid-state drive.
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3. Place the solid-state drive bracket on the solid-state drive
4. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive and system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x34) that secure the solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Procedure to move the screw mount
About this task
This computer supports two solid-state drive form factors:
● M.2 2230
● M.2 2280
If you are replacing the solid-state drive of a different form factor other than the one removed, see the following procedure to
move the location of the screw mount.
Steps
1. Remove the screw mount from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Turn the screw mount to 180 degrees.
3. Insert the screw mount into the other screw mount slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing and installing components