2.5 M.2 Installation (optional)
Follow the instructions below to properly install an optional M.2 device.
Note: The length of the M.2 device being installed will affect the installation process below.
Holder
A
Card Holder Mount
C
Turn 90 degrees
to lock
1. Determine the appropriate installation location on the M.2 holder, based on the M.2
device length.
Note: Follow steps 2-3 for full-length M.2 devices.
2. Slot M.2 device into M.2 connector and lay flat on M.2 holder (Figure 2-1, Section A).
3. Secure the M.2 device using the plastic screw. Do not over-torque the screw (Figure
2-1, Section D).
Note: Follow steps 4-6 for M.2 devices that are shorter than full-length.
4. Install a card holder mount into the appropriate mounting position on the M.2 holder
(Figure 2-1, Section C). Turn 90 degrees to lock the mount into position.
5. Slot M.2 device into M.2 connector and lay flat on M.2 holder (Figure 2-1, Section A).
6. Push the pin end of the card holder mount into the pin receptacle on the card holder
mount. The pin will snap into position when pushed enough (Figure 2-1, Section C).
B
Locked position
D
Locked position
with M.2 card
Figure 2-1. M.2 Holder Configurations
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Holder
Mount
Turn 90 degrees
Locked position
to lock
Plastic screw
STOP