Dell Alienware m15 R2 Service Manual - Page 15

NOTE: Before replacing the M.2 card take note that there are two M.2 card slots present on your computer,

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• M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket • M.2 2280 solid-state drive NOTE: For PCIe, NVMe solid-state drives a thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation and is installed in the computer when these configurations are ordered. If these configurations are installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS), that is, after you purchase the computer; contact Dell support to purchase a thermal shield. NOTE: Before replacing the M.2 card take note that there are two M.2 card slots present on your computer, for: • the left card slot PCIe, NVMe and SATA AHCI cards are supported. • the right card slot only PCIe, NVMe cards are supported. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Place and align the M.2 2230 mounting bracket on the palm-rest assembly. 2. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 3. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 4. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 5. Place the M.2 thermal shield on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. 15

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M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: For PCIe, NVMe solid-state drives a thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation and is installed in the
computer when these configurations are ordered. If these configurations are installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS), that is,
after you purchase the computer; contact Dell support to purchase a thermal shield.
NOTE: Before replacing the M.2 card take note that there are two M.2 card slots present on your computer, for:
the left card slot PCIe, NVMe and SATA AHCI cards are supported.
the right card slot only PCIe, NVMe cards are supported.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1.
Place and align the M.2 2230 mounting bracket on the palm-rest assembly.
2.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
3.
Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4.
Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
5.
Place the M.2 thermal shield on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
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