SSD M.2 Drive Replacement

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Unplug all cables

Turn off your computer if it is on.

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the side panel

Remove the side panel to gain access to the inside of your computer. To access the side panel, (except as described below) you need to remove the screws on the rear of the case, then slide the case to remove it.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Locate the M.2 slot

Locate the M.2 slot on your motherboard. If you don't see it, it may be hidden under the graphics card, you can check in the motherboard's manuel to find where it is.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Unplug the GPU power cable

If the M.2 slot is accessible without having to remove the graphics card, you can proceed immediately to step 6.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the GPU

Remove the screws holding the graphics card in place.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the heat sink

If your motherboard has no heat sink on you SSD, you can go the next step.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the SSD Drive

Remove the screw securing the disk in place.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Insert the new drive

Align the notch on the slot with the notch on the drive.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Screw the screw

Press slightly on the disc to engage. Align the semi-circle at the end of the disc with the hole in the screw.