Removing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive From M.2 Slot One - Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
3. Slide the tab on the thermal shield into the slot on the computer base to secure the thermal shield in place.
4. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the computer base.
5. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive and the thermal shield to the computer base.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, the computer may have up to four M.2 solid-state drive installed. The
solid-state drive configurations that are supported on M.2 slot one are as follows:
• M.2 2230 solid-state drive
• M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
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