NOTE: A M.2 thermal shield for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Do not install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
without its M.2 thermal shield.
NOTE: The M.2 solid-state drive that is 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 and an M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Your M.2 2230 is mounted on a 2230-specific thermal shield.
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive and a 2280-specific thermal shield.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Figure 13. Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 thermal shield to the system board.
2. Lift at an angle and slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly from the M.2 solid-state drive slot (2ND SSD) on the
system board.
3. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly and place it on a flat surface.
4. Remove the screw (M2x1.8) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
5. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE: An M.2 2230 thermal shield is required to install an M.2 2230 solid-state drive. If this thermal shield is not present
on your computer, contact Dell support to purchase the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
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