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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, About this task, Steps, Next steps, Prerequisites

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About this task NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.. 2. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board . 3. Place the M.2 thermal plate on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. NOTE: When installing the M.2 solid-state drive to the system, tuck the tabs on the thermal plate under the hooks on the palm rest. 4. Align the screw holes on the M.2 thermal plate with the screw holes on the palmrest and keyboard assembly. 5. Replace the (M2x2) screw that secures the M.2 thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Install the SD card. 3. 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. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 22 Removing and installing components

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About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE:
The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on
the M.2 card slot:
●
M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
●
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1.
Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board..
2.
Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board .
3.
Place the M.2 thermal plate on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE:
When installing the M.2 solid-state drive to the system, tuck the tabs on the thermal plate under the hooks on
the palm rest.
4.
Align the screw holes on the M.2 thermal plate with the screw holes on the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
5.
Replace the (M2x2) screw that secures the M.2 thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Install the
SD card
.
3.
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
.
2.
Remove the
SD card
.
3.
Remove the
base cover
.
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Removing and installing components