Dell Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual - Page 20
Installing the 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two
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Installing the 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solidstate drive in M.2 slot two. NOTE: A thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher. If a higher configuration solid-state drive is installed after you purchase the computer, contact Dell support to purchase a thermal shield. The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. NOTE: The next step is only applicable if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher. 3. Slide and align the screw hole of the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. 4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the palm-rest assembly. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 20