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Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot

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About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD2 slot and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the system board. 3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD2 slot. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot. NOTE: Install the solid-state drive mounting bracket, if it is not installed. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD2 slot and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 22 Removing and installing components

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About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280
solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD2 slot and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system
board.
2.
Lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the system board.
3.
Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD2 slot.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280
solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot.
NOTE:
Install the solid-state drive mounting bracket, if it is not installed.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD2 slot and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components