Dell Alienware m15 R7 Service Manual - Page 19
Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in slot one, Steps, Next steps, Prerequisites, About this task
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Steps 1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 2. Slide the 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Align and place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive. 4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the 2230 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in slot one Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one (SSD1). NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one (SSD1) will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations: ● 2230 solid-state drive ● 2280 solid-state drive The following image(s) indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive in slot one and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. 19