Disassembly
Removing and Installing the M.2 SSD Module 2 - 17
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M.2 SSD Installation Procedure
1. Place the thermal pad
on the bottom case as shown (
Figure 11a
).
2. Insert the module
in the computer
(
Figure 11b
)
.
3. Tighten the screw
to secure it in place (
Figure 11c
).
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Figure 11
M.2 SSD Module
Installation
a. Place the thermal pad.
b. Insert the module.
c. Tighten the screw.
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Thermal Pad
Be sure to place the thermal pad’s adhesive side down onto the
mainboard surface.
The thermal pad‘s thickness differ for different M.2 SSD module:
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For module with chip, use 2.5mm thick thermal pad.
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For module without chip, use 3.5mm thick thermal pad.
1. Thermal Pad
2. M.2 SSD Module
• 1 Screw