Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive - Dell P117F003 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE: The M.2 solid-state drive installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports
one of the following solid-state drives:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
A mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. The mounting bracket is provided if the M.2 2230
solid-state drive is shipped with the computer.
If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting
bracket to install the latter.
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a
mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting
bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 mounting bracket.
2. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 mounting bracket.
3. Turn over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
4. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
5. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
6. Slide the M.2 thermal shield back in place and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures it to the system board.
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