Dell P44E Service Manual page 27

Steps
1. For M.2 2280 SSD:
a. Place the M.2 SSD onto its slot on SSD carrier.
2. For M.2 2230 SSD:
a. Place the M.2 SSD into the SSD holder.
b. Replace the (M2x2) screw to secure the M.2 SSD to the holder.
c. Place the M.2 SSD with its holder on the SSD carrier.
3. Align the tabs on the SSD thermal plate with the tab holes on the SSD carrier at an angle.
4. Place the thermal plate above the M.2 SSD module.
NOTE: Carefully align the tab hole on the thermal plate near the screw hole with the tab on the SSD carrier.
5. Replace the (M2x3) screw to secure the SSD thermal plate to the M.2 SSD module.
6. Replace the SSD module in its slot on the computer.
7. Replace the (M2x3) screw to secure the SSD module in place.
8. Slide the SSD release latch to lock the SSD module in place.
9. For computers shipped with SSD door configuration:
a. Close the SSD door until it clicks into place.
Next steps
1. Install the SSD door.
2. Install the SD card.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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