M.2 storage drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Read this first: Important safety information.

The instructions on how to install or replace a M.2 solid-state drive also apply to the Intel^® Optane™ memory. Before replacing the Intel Optane memory, ensure that you disable the Intel Optane memory from the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) Console. Otherwise, all data on the storage drive will be lost. For more information about the Optane memory, go to:https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/memory-and-storage/intel- optane-memory/000023989.html

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. SeeParts on the system board for the locations of the slots.

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
Remove the computer cover. For details, see Computer cover.
Remove the bottom cover. For details, see Bottom cover.
Replace the M.2 storage drive.
1. Unlock the M.2 storage drive clip.
  Figure 1. Unlocking the M.2 storage drive clip
2. Remove the M.2 storage drive.
  Figure 2. Removing the M.2 storage drive
3. Install the M.2 storage drive.
  Figure 3. Installing the M.2 storage drive
4. Lock the M.2 storage drive clip.
  Figure 4. Locking the M.2 storage drive clip
Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.