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About this task
NOTE: This procedure is applicable if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive into M.2 slot one (SSD1).
NOTE: Supported card configurations on M.2 slot one (SSD1):
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: This procedure is applicable only to computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the M.2 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 M.2 2230 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot one
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
base
cover.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.
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