5. Align the notch
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on the new M.2 solid-state drive with the slot key
solid-state drive into the M.2 slot until the notch
drive adapter. Install the screw to secure the new solid-state drive.
Figure 17. Installing the M.2 solid-state drive
6. Install the M.2 solid-state drive adapter into the appropriate PCI Express card slot on the system board.
See "Installing or replacing a PCI card" on page 59.
Note: It is recommended that you install the M.2 solid-state drive adapter into the PCI Express x16 card
slot. See "Parts on the system board" on page 7.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 105.
Installing or replacing a memory module
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page v.
Your computer has four memory slots for installing or replacing DDR4 UDIMMs that provide up to a
maximum of 32 GB system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 4 GB, 8 GB, or
16 GB DDR4 UDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 64 GB. Do not mix ECC UDIMMs and
non-ECC UDIMMs within the same system.
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in the M.2 slot. Then, insert the
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is aligned with the corresponding screw hole in the
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