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To remove the memory module
1 Follow step 1 and 2 of the "To install the memory module" section to shut down your Synology NAS,
disconnect the cables and remove the two drive trays.
2 Push the levers on both sides of the memory module outward. The memory module will be released from its
slot.
3 Hold the memory module by its edges and remove it from the slot.
4 Insert the drive trays back into the drive bays.
5 Reconnect the cables removed in step 1, then press the power button to turn on your Synology NAS.
Add an M.2 NVMe SSD to Synology NAS
You can install up to two M.2 NVMe 2280 SSDs on your Synology NAS to create an SSD cache volume. Follow
the steps below for SSD module installation and removal.
To install an M.2 NVMe SSD module
1 Shut down your Synology NAS. Disconnect all cables from your Synology NAS to prevent possible damage.
2 The SSD slots are located at the bottom of your Synology NAS.
3 Remove the two covers protecting the modules. You will see two empty slots that are numbered as shown
below.
Note:
Hold the SSD module by its edges and avoid touching the gold connectors.
4 Start from the slot 1. Insert your SSD module into the empty slot:
a Align the small gap between the gold connectors of the SSD module with the notch in the empty slot. Insert
the module into the slot. Make sure that the module is properly inserted.
b Push the lever outward as shown below. While holding the lever, push down the SSD module, then release
the lever to secure the SSD module. Replace the covers.
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