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Installing the solid-state drive in SSD slot two
Prerequisites
If your are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE:
Your computer has two solid-state drive slots. The solid-state drive 1 slot is located at the bottom left corner of the
system board and the solid-state drive 2 slot is located at the bottom right corner of the system board. Both slots support
M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSDs.
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two.
If you want to replace your 2230 card with a 2280 card, see
drive.
If you want to replace your 2280 card with a 2230 card, see
solid-state
drive.
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notches 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. Place the solid-state drive bracket on the solid-state drive
4. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive and system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
18
Removing and installing components
After working inside your
procedure to move the screw mount
procedure to change the screw mount
computer.
and
installing 2280 solid-state
and
installing 2230
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