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Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal

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  1. Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Reposition the Desktop: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Reposition the Desktop: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Lay the left side of the Desktop on your work surface so the bottom of the Mainboard is facing upward.

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  2. Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Loosen the SSD screw: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Loosen the SSD screw: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to loosen the captive T5 Torx screw securing the SSD.

    • The SSD and its heat spreader will pop up to an angle when its screw is fully loosened.

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  4. Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Remove the SSD: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Remove the SSD: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • While holding the heat spreader upright, grab the SSD by its edges and pull it out of its socket.

    • Remove the SSD.

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  5. Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Remove the secondary storage heat spreader screw: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Remove the secondary storage heat spreader screw: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Remove the secondary storage heat spreader screw: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • If your SSD comes with a pre-installed heat spreader, follow the next two steps. Otherwise skip here.

    • While securing the secondary storage heat spreader with one hand, use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the 4.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing it.

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  6. Framework Desktop Secondary SSD Removal, Remove the secondary storage heat spreader: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the secondary storage heat spreader out of the Desktop and remove it.

    • Follow the guide normally, making sure to ignore instructions that involve the secondary storage heat spreader.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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