4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive mounting bracket from the M.2 slot one.
Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE:
Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE:
The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on M.2
slot one:
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M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 mounting bracket
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M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE:
If you have ordered a system with M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and want to replace it with a M.2 2230
solid-state drive, you may need a mounting bracket (sold separately, please contact Dell support).
NOTE:
This procedure applies only if you are installing a 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Slide and place the solid-state drive mounting bracket to accommodate the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
2. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
6. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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