M.2 Solid-State Drive - Lenovo ThinkStation P320 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Figure 16. Installing a PCIe card
Note: If you are installing a PCIe x16 graphics card, ensure that the memory-slot retaining clips are
closed before you install the card to avoid any interference during the installation.
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 139.

M.2 solid-state drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
The instructions on how to install or replace a M.2 solid-state drive also apply to the Intel Optane memory.
Before replacing the Intel Optane memory, ensure that you disable the Intel Optane memory from the Intel
Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) Console. Otherwise, all data on the storage drive will be lost. For more
information, see instructions on
optane-memory/000023989.html
To install or replace an M.2 solid-state drive, do the following:
Note: The instructions on how to install or replace a M.2 solid-state drive also applies to the Intel Optane
Memory.
1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 69.
2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
3. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing an M.2 solid-state drive, do one of the following:
• If you are replacing an M.2 solid-state drive, do the following:
a. Locate and remove the M.2 solid-state drive adapter. See "PCIe card" on page 71.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/memory-and-storage/intel-
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