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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, Prerequisites, About this task, Steps, Next steps

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2220 solid-state drive into M.2 slot one (SSD-1) or M.2 slot two (SSD-2). NOTE: Supported card configurations on M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and M.2 slot two (SSD-2): ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive 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. 3. Slide the tab on the M.2 thermal shield into the M.2 card slot and align the screw hole on the thermal shield to the screw hole on the system board. 4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the 2230 mounting bracket. NOTE: Your computer can have up to two M.2 2230 solid-state drives installed. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the second M.2 2230 solid-state drive. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 21

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2220 solid-state drive into M.2 slot one (SSD-1) or M.2 slot two
(SSD-2).
NOTE:
Supported card configurations on M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and M.2 slot two (SSD-2):
●
M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
●
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive 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.
3.
Slide the tab on the M.2 thermal shield into the M.2 card slot and align the screw hole on the thermal shield to the screw hole on
the system board.
4.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the 2230 mounting bracket.
NOTE:
Your computer can have up to two M.2 2230 solid-state drives installed. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the second M.2
2230 solid-state drive.
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
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