Removing and Replacing the Solid State Drive

Removing and Replacing the Solid State Drive

The user can remove the Solid State Drive (SSD) to protect data and replace it or replace it with a new SSD.
For proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the SSD. Proper ESD precautions include but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the user is properly grounded.
  1. Power off the tablet.
  2. Place the tablet on a mat or cloth to protect the display.
  3. Slide the battery release latches toward the sides of the tablet.
    The battery ejects slightly.
    unlock battery
  4. Lift the battery out of the tablet.
    remove battery
  5. Using your thumbs, push up on the SSD cover.
    lift ssd cover
  6. Push the locking tab (1) up and gently lift the SSD tab (2).
    lift SSD tab
  7. Remove the SSD from the connector on the board.
    remove SSD from connector
  8. Align the replacement SSD with the connector on the board.
    align ssd with connector
  9. Push the SSD into the connector.
  10. Press the SSD down until it snaps into place.
    press down on ssd
  11. Align the SSD cover with the back of the tablet.
    replace ssd cover
  12. Press the SSD cover down.
    press down on cover
  13. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment at the back of the device.
    install battery
  14. Press the battery down into the compartment until the release latches snap into place.
  15. Power on the tablet.