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How to Reseat NVMe SSD drive in a Windows 10 RPU3 and RVI3

Explanation

This article will walk you through how to replace or reseat the NVMe solid state drive (SSD) in your RPU3 or RVI3.

Procedure

Open the Console

 Remove the 15 screws (HW2286), lift the lid

Replace or Reseat the Drive

  1. Locate the black Apacer NVMe SSD on the main carrier board of your console.
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  2. Remove the single screw holding the NVMe in place, circled in red.
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  3. The NVMe SSD should pop up to about a 30 degree angle. Pull the drive out.
    If reseating the drive, reinsert the drive at the same angle.
    If replacing the drive, insert the new drive at the same angle.
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  4. Replace the screw at the bottom to push the NVMe SSD down. Make sure to fully tighten the screw to ensure a good connection between the drove and motherboard.
  5. Close the console and replace all screws.

Reimage the Console

If you have replaced the drive with a new one, follow the reimage instructions for your console to reinstall the operating system and software. 

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