Installing And Removing An M.2 Solid State Drive - Gigabyte R161-340 Service Manual

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Installing and Removing an M.2 Solid State Drive

Follow these instructions to install an optional M.2 solid state drive (SSD):
1. Loosen and remove the thumbscrew on the riser bracket.
2. Lift up the screw securing the riser bracket.
3. Loosen and remove the thumbscrew on the M.2 heat sink.Remove the M.2 heat sink and warning
mylar.
4. Loosen and remove the stand-off.
5. Place the stnad off to the dedicated position.
NOTE: The position of the screw will depend on the size of the SSD. Refer to the second image
below for proper placement.
6. Place the solid state drive into the M.2 connector.
7. Secure the solid state drive to the motherboard with a single screw.
NOTE: The position of the screw will depend on the size of the SSD. Refer to the second image
below for proper placement.
8. Reverse steps 5-7 to remove the solid state drive.
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