User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA
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To install a 42mm M.2 SSD:
1.
Remove the small silver screw from the metal standoff on the motherboard (A).
2.
Move the standoff (B) from the 80mm position to the 42mm position (C).
3.
Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the connector.
4.
Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 card into the connector (D).
5.
Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (E).
Closing the Chassis
After all the components have been installed, close the Intel NUC chassis. Intel recommends this be done
by hand with a screwdriver to avoid over-tightening and possibly damaging the screws.
1.
Place the top plate on the NUC chassis.
