Dell Alienware x16 R1 Service Manual page 34

● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in SSD-1 and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal shield into the solid-state drive slot.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 5 to install the solid-state drive on SSD-2 slot on your computer.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
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After working inside your computer.