Access to device components
To replace the motherboard battery and the NVMeTM SSD, you must first gain access to the inside of the device. Only replace the components when the device is switched off. You can find the SSD options in chapter 3 Product overview.
To open the housing, follow the steps shown in the figures below:
- 1. Pull the release handle (1) upward to release the housing cover lock (section A).
- 2. Pull the housing cover forward by the release handle until it moves freely at the bottom. Hold the cover firmly to prevent it from falling (section A).
- 3. Guide the housing cover downwards out of the guides (section B).
- 4. Loosen the knurled screw (2) of the card locating holder (3).
- 5. Remove the card locating holder from the housing.
- You now have access to the interior of the device.
The motherboard battery (1) and the NVMeTM SSD (2) are located inside the device.
Mounting the card locating holder
To reinstall the card locating holder, follow the steps below:
- 1. Release all plastic elements of the card locating holder (section A).
- 2. Place the card locating holder again in the slots provided in the device (section B).
- 3. Keep the card locating holder pressed onto the edge of the device while tightening the knurled screw again (section C).
- 4. For each plug-in card, press down the associated plastic element of the card locating holder until the plug-in card is firmly seated in its slot.
- You have mounted the card locating holder.
Mounting the housing cover
To refit the housing cover to the device, you must push the inner hooks (1) of the housing cover into the guides (2) of the housing.
Follow the steps below:
- 1. Hold the cover inclined and place it below the housing (section A).
- 2. Push the cover up as far as possible, inserting the hooks of the cover into the guides of the housing (section A).
- 3. Place the cover into a straight position against the housing until the release handle snaps back into place (section B).
- You have mounted the cover on the housing.