Prerequisites
Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:Solid state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid state drive.
NOTE:To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Removing the base cover:
Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover starting from the recesses, which are in the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover, near the hinges.
CAUTION:Do not slide the scribe through the edge of the top side of the base cover as it damages the latches inside the base cover.
CAUTION:Do not pry upwards from the edge near the vents, at the top side of the base cover, as it damages the base cover.
Pry open the top side of the base cover and continue working on the left, right and, bottom sides to open the base cover.
Lift the base cover from the left and right sides and remove the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing the M.2 2230 solid state drive:
Remove the screw (M2x3) to release the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the system board.
Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2230 solid state drive extension thermal plate to the system board.
Using a flat-headed tool, pry open the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the recess on its bottom side and remove it from the system board.
Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
NOTE:For computers shipped without a solid state drive thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system board underneath the solid state drive. If in the process of replacing the solid state drive, the thermal pad is separated from the plate or gets adhered to the solid state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling the solid state drive to the system.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid state drive:
Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
NOTE:For computers shipped without a solid state drive thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system board underneath the solid state drive. If in the process of replacing the solid state drive, the thermal pad is separated from the plate or gets adhered to the solid state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling the solid state drive to the system.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the system board.
Align the screw holes on the M.2 2230 solid state drive extension thermal plate with the screw holes on the system board.
Replace the screw (M2x4) to secure the M.2 2230 solid state drive extension thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the base cover:
Place the base cover on top of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover latches into place.
Tighten the eight captive screws to secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
After working inside your computer:
Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
NOTE:To exit service mode, ensure to connect the AC adapter to the power-adapter port on your computer.
Press the power button to turn on the computer. Your computer will automatically return to normal functioning mode.
