Installing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive In Slot One And Slot Two - Alienware P51E Service Manual

NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one (SSD1) and M.2 slot two (SSD2) will depend on the configuration ordered.
Supported card configurations:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot one and two and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3.5) that secure the M.2 2280 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot one and slot two

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure is applicable if you are installing a M.2 2280 solid-state drive into M.2 slot one (SSD1) and M.2 slot two
(SSD2).
NOTE: Supported card configurations on M.2 slot one (SSD1) and M.2 slot two (SSD2):
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot one and two and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
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