Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive - Dell P174G Service Manual

2. Using a flat-headed tool, pry open the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the recess on its bottom side and remove it from the
system board.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
NOTE: For computers shipped without a solid-state drive thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system
board underneath the solid-state drive. If in the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated
from the plate or gets adhered to the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling
the solid-state drive to the system.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive 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.
NOTE: For computers shipped without a solid-state drive thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system
board underneath the solid-state drive. If in the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated
from the plate or gets adhered to the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling
the solid-state drive to the system.
2. Align the screw holes on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension thermal plate with the screw holes on the system board.
3. Replace the single screw (M2x4) to secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension thermal plate to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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