Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide and place the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the system board.
4. Replace the screw (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the M.2 card slot on the system board.
5. Place the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate on the M.2 2280 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.
6. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
7. Replace the screw (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2280 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.
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