NOTE: The M.2 slot supports the installation of 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
installation procedure.
Figure 14. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Steps
1. Place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
2. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
3. Replace the screw (M2x1.8) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
4. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
5. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
6. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly into the M.2 solid-state drive slot (2ND SSD) on the system board.
7. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 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.
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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