Prerequisites
Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
Shut down your computer. For Windows operating system, click Start > Image: Power button Power > Shut down.
NOTE:If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
Removing the side cover:
Slide the release latch to the right until your hear a click.
Slide the cover towards the back of the system.
Lift and move the side cover away from the system.
Removing the front bezel:
Gently pry and release the front cover sequentially from the top.
Rotate the front cover outward from the chassis.
Remove the front bezel from the chassis.
Removing the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly:
Disconnect the hard-drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive.
Push the left tab towards the hard drive to free the assembly from the chassis.
Release the hard-drive assembly from the tabs on the right side and slide the hard-drive assembly out.
NOTE:Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.
Removing the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket:
Remove the hard-drive power and data cables that are routed via the locking mechanism.
Remove the cables from the routing points on the bracket.
Move the lock handle from the locking mechanism towards the left to unlock the bracket and detach it from the chassis.
Hold the lock handle to lift the bracket.
Lift the bracket upwards and detach it from the mounting points on the top portion of the chassis.
Disconnect the power and SATA cables from the optical drive and lift the bracket away from the computer.
Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive:
Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.
Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive:
Align the solid-state drive with the socket on the system board and slide it in.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
Installing the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket:
Connect the power and SATA cables to the optical drive while holding the bracket upside down.
Hold the bracket upright and align the mounting points with the ones on the chassis.
Push the bracket until the assembly is secured onto the chassis.
Move the lock handle from the locking mechanism towards the right to lock the bracket in place.
Route the optical drive's power and data cables through the routing guide on the bracket.
Route the hard-drive power and SATA cables through the routing guide on the lock.
Installing the front bezel:
Align and insert the front cover into the slots on the chassis.
Rotate the front cover towards the chassis and snap it into place.
Installing the side cover:
Place the side cover onto the system aligning the tabs on the chassis.
Slide the side cover towards the front of the system until you hear the release latch click.
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.
Turn on your computer.
