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Removing and installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket, About this task, Steps

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About this task NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive 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. 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 2280 solid-state drive to the system board. NOTE: Your computer can have up to two M.2 2280 solid-state drives installed. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the second M.2 2280 solid-state drive. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing and installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket About this task The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to remove and install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for both M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and M.2 slot two (SSD-2). 23

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About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive 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.
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 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
NOTE:
Your computer can have up to two M.2 2280 solid-state drives installed. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the second M.2
2280 solid-state drive.
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Removing and installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket
About this task
The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to remove and install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting
bracket.
NOTE:
This procedure is applicable for both M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and M.2 slot two (SSD-2).
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