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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive 2 and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive 2 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Gently slide the solid-state drive 2 into the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket into the peg on the system board, and align the screw hole on the solid-state drive
thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
NOTE:
The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal
bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa. To use a M.2
2230 drive, an M.2 solid-state drive bracket must be used. Follow the procedure in
drive.
4. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive 2 to the system
board.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
After working inside your
computer.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state
Removing and installing components
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