Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7020 Owner's Manual page 57

NOTE: Steps 1 to 3 are applicable only if you are installing a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive for the first time in your
computer.
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Figure 18. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drives
Steps
1. Peel off the protection film on the thermal pad.
2. Align and adhere the thermal pad on the solid-state drive slot 1(M.2 PCIE SSD-0) on the system board.
NOTE: The thermal pad is re-usable. The thermal pad is preinstalled on systems that are shipped with solid-state drive.
If the solid-state drive is purchased separately, the thermal pad is not bundled with the solid-state drive kit and must be
purchased separately.
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
Restricted - Confidential
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