Solid-State Drive; Removing The 2230 Solid-State Drive; Installing The 2230 Solid-State Drive - Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 Service Manual

Solid-state drive

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Slide and lift the 2230 solid-state drive off the system board.

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in the SSD slot.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state
drive in the SSD slot.
If you want to replace your 2230 solid-state drive with a 2280 solid-state drive, see
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Before working inside your computer.
Installing the 2280 solid-state drive.