Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the 2.5/3.5-inch hard-drive caddy.
2. Install the front bezel.
3. Install the side cover.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Optical drive
Removing the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the 2.5/3.5-inch hard-drive caddy.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket and provide a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Removing and installing components
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