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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

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If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting bracket to install the latter. ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the system board. 2. Lift at at angle and remove the M.2 thermal shield along with the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board. 3. Lift the M.2 thermal shield off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly. 4. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly. 5. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket. 6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket. 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 an M.2 2230 solid-state drive. NOTE: If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting bracket to install the latter. If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. NOTE: The M.2 slot supports the installation of one of the following solid-state drives: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive ● 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. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 41

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If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting
bracket to install the latter.
●
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Steps
1.
Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the system board.
2.
Lift at at angle and remove the M.2 thermal shield along with the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly from the M.2
solid-state drive slot on the system board.
3.
Lift the M.2 thermal shield off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
4.
Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
5.
Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket.
6.
Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
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 an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE:
If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting
bracket to install the latter. If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2
2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to
purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE:
The M.2 slot supports the installation of one of the following solid-state drives:
●
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
●
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.
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