Installing The M.2 2230 Solid State Drive (Ssd) - Dell Alienware x16 R2 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the SSD thermal shield to the SSD and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the SSD thermal shield off the SSD.
3. Slide and remove the SSD from the SSD slot.
NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to remove the SSD on the SSD-1 slot on your computer.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid state drive (SSD)

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 SSD.
NOTE: Your computer has two SSD slots (SSD-1 and SSD-2). The M.2 card that is installed on the M.2 slot depends on the
configuration ordered. Supported card configurations:
● M.2 2230 SSD + 2230 mounting bracket
● M.2 2280 SSD
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 SSD in SSD-2 and provide a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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