Installing the M.2 Solid State Drive — SSD
1 Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2 Slide the solid-state drive into the slot.
3 Replace the M2.0 x 3 screw to secure the SSD to the system.
4 Install the base cover.
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Intel Optane card—optional
Removing the optane card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the optane card:
a Remove the M2.0 x 3 screw that secures the optane card to the system [1].
b Lift and slide the optane card away from the system [2].
c Peel the thermal pad [3].
Removing and installing components
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