M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Attention/Caution/Danger icon, warning users and servicers of a hot surface nearby

Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.

Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:

Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged.
Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.
Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

Removal steps

Remove the Left side cover.
Remove the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink.

Replacement procedure of the M.2 solid-state drive in an M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter

Remove the Left side cover.
Locate and remove the M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter from the PCIe card slot. See PCI-Express card.
Replace the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink.