Steps
1. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
2. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
3. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
4. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
5. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
6. Place the M.2 thermal shield on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
7. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and thermal shield to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:
Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: The M.2 solid-state drive installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports
one of the following solid-state drives:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)