Steps
1. Align the notch on the 2290 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
2. Install the 3.5-inch hard-drive.
3. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive.
4. Install the front bezel.
5. Install the side cover.
6. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing and installing the M.2 screw mount
About this task
The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to remove and install the M.2 screw mount on the system
board.
NOTE:
Moving the M.2 screw mount would accommodate the installation of an M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive in the
same slot.
38 Removing and installing components