Alienware x15 R1

The following image(s) indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal shield into the solid-state drive slot.
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 screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the
base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Solid-state drive bracket
Removing the solid-state drive bracket
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the solid-state drive.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the solid-state drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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