M.2 Solid-State Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M70a Gen 2 User Manual

M.2 solid-state drive

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and
permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for
frequent changes or replacement.
• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get
damaged.
• Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.
• Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage
drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
For access, remove the following parts in order:
• "Computer stand" on page 38.
• "Rear cover" on page 41.
• "Optical drive" on page 42.
• "Optical drive holder" on page 44.
• "System board shield" on page 45.
• "VESA mount bracket cover" on page 47.
• "VESA mount bracket" on page 50.
Replacement procedure
Note: A thermal pad might cover the M.2 solid-state drive. To access the M.2 solid-state drive, peel off the
thermal pad first.
M70a Gen 2
• For M.2 solid-state drive (2280) models
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