Dell Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual - Page 24
Installing the 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot three
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NOTE: A thermal shield is only present if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher. 2. Remove the solid-state drive thermal shield from the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. 3. Lift and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. Installing the 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot three Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: M.2 slot three only supports 2230 solid-state drive. 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 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot three and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 2. Slide the M.2 2230 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. Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. 4. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and the solid-state drive thermal shield to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 24