If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
This computer supports two solid-state drive form factors.
M.2 2230
M.2 2280
If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive, the following images indicate where to install the solid-state drive bracket based on form factor.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
Remove the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Turn the solid-state drive bracket at an angle of 180 degrees.
Insert the solid-state drive bracket into the other solid-state drive bracket slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
Slide the solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.