Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14, Service Manual

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The following images indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Insert the 2230 solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.
3. Press the other end of the 2230 solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to
the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the
left-side cover .
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):
a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying
storage device in device manager .
b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your
storage device in system setup (BIOS) .
NOTE: To install the operating system on to your storage device, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using
recovery media in the knowledge base article
000176966 .
Removing the 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the left-side cover .
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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