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3. For 2280 M.2 SSD, please totally remove the screw and the mounting screw from
the 2260 mounting hole.
For 2260 M.2 SSD, remove the screw only.
For 2242 M.2 SSD, remove the screw and the mounting screw and then fasten the
mounting screw to the 2242 mounting hole.
4. There are two thermal pads on the M.2 plate, please always keep the thermal
pad2 on the M.2 plate.
For double-side M.2 SSD, totally remove the thermal pad 1 and protecting film of
thermal pad 2.
For single-side M.2 SSD, remove the thermal pad 1 and both protecting films of
the thermal pads. And then re-stick the thermal pad 1 on to thermal pad 2.
Thermal pad 1
Thermal pad 2
Screw
Mounting screw
5. Insert your M.2 SSDs into the M.2 slots at a 30-degree angle.
6. Fasten the M.2 SSD on to the M.2 plate with the screw. (For 2280 M.2 SSD, please
skip this step.)
7. Insert the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink shaft into the groove.
8. Push the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink down.
9. Secure the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink onto the M.2 plate.
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M.2 Plate
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Protecting films
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