Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD2 slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD2 slot.
3. Place the solid-state drive thermal-bracket over the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive with the screw hole on the system board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive and the solid-state drive to the system board.
6. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal-bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
7. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal-bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board.
NOTE: Adhere the tape to secure the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the system board, if applicable.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Re-positioning the solid-state drive mounting bracket on
SSD2 slot
About this task
The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to install the solid-state drive mounting bracket when replacing an
M.2 2230 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in SSD2 slot.
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Removing and installing components