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.
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 system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension bracket to the M.2 card slot on the
system board.
6. Place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE:
A thermal pad is included with the solid-state drive thermal plate and must always be adhered to the plate. If in
the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated from the thermal plate or gets adhered to
the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the solid-state drive thermal plate before reinstalling the thermal plate
to the system.
7. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
8. Replace the screw (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate 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.
c. If you have replaced the primary storage device that had the operating system installed, search in the Knowledge Base
Resource at www.dell.com/support.
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