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Alienware P51E - Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive; Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Alienware P51E
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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and slot four
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and slot four 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. Align and place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x3.5) that secure the M.2 2230 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the
base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot one and slot two
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure is applicable only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one
(SSD1) and M.2 slot two (SSD2).
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