Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI Manual page 47

For 2242 and 2260 length
A. Remove the pre-installed M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 length screw hole by
rotating the handle counterclockwise then pushing it towards the M.2 slot
and removing it from the latch hole.
B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad.
C. Remove the thermal pad of the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install
your M.2 to, then install the M.2 Q-latch.
D. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the
M.2 slot.
Thermal pad
ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI
M.2 Q-Latch
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