Steps
1. Align the solid-state drive with the socket on the system board and slide it in.
2. Replace the screw (M2X3) that secures the M.2 PCIe solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
2. Install the 3.5/2.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
3. Install the front bezel.
4. Install the side cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the 3.5/2.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
5. Remove the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing components