Chapter 10: Understanding Laptops

Here is how to replace the hard drive in the example laptop computer.

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the bottom of the case.
3. Remove the screw holding the M.2 drive in place.
4. Slide the hard drive straight out of the M.2 connector.
5. Insert the new drive into the connector at the same angle as the old drive was at when it was unscrewed.
6. Press the drive down and secure it with a screw.
7. Put the bottom of the case back on.