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 and place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
NOTE:
For computers shipped without a solid-state drive thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system
board underneath the solid-state drive. If in the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated
from the plate or gets adhered to the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling
the solid-state drive to the system.
3. Place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension bracket into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4. Align the screw holes on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly:
a. Turn on or restart your system.
b. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the system setup (BIOS) program.
NOTE: A list of storage devices are displayed under the System Information in the General group.
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