Replacing CRUs

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Replacing the M.2 storage drive

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

If your computer supports one M.2 storage drive, install the drive into the M.2 storage drive slot 1. If your computer supports two M.2 storage drives, install one drive into the M.2 storage drive slot 1 first and then install the other into the slot 2. See System board for the locations of the slots.

  1. 1

    Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

  2. 2

    Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

  3. 3

    Remove the computer cover.   For details, see Removing the computer cover.

  4. 4

    Remove the bottom cover.   For details, see Replacing the bottom cover.

  5. 5

    Replace the M.2 storage drive.



    1. 1 Unlocking the clip
    2. 2 Removing the drive
    3. 3 Installing the drive
    4. 4 Locking the clip
  6. 6

    Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover.  For details, see Completing the parts replacement.