Dell Alienware x16 R2 Owners Manual - Page 39

Removing the M.2 2280 solid state drive (SSD), Steps, Next steps, Prerequisites, About this task

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Steps 1. Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the SSD slot. 2. Slide the SSD into the SSD slot. 3. Slide the SSD thermal shield into the SSD slot. 4. Align the screw hole on the SSD thermal shield with the screw hole on the SSD and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2230 SSD thermal shield to the SSD and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 5 to install the SSD on the SSD-1 slot on your computer. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the M.2 2280 solid state drive (SSD) Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task NOTE: The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 SSD. NOTE: Your computer has two SSD slots (SSD-1 and SSD-2). The M.2 card that is installed on the M.2 slot depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations: ● M.2 2230 SSD + 2230 mounting bracket ● M.2 2280 SSD The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 SSD in SSD-1 and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. 39

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Steps
1.
Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the SSD slot.
2.
Slide the SSD into the SSD slot.
3.
Slide the SSD thermal shield into the SSD slot.
4.
Align the screw hole on the SSD thermal shield with the screw hole on the SSD and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5.
Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2230 SSD thermal shield to the SSD and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
Repeat step 1 to step 5 to install the SSD on the SSD-1 slot on your computer.
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid state drive (SSD)
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
About this task
NOTE:
The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 SSD.
NOTE:
Your computer has two SSD slots (SSD-1 and SSD-2). The M.2 card that is installed on the M.2 slot depends on the
configuration ordered. Supported card configurations:
●
M.2 2230 SSD + 2230 mounting bracket
●
M.2 2280 SSD
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 SSD in SSD-1 and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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