NOTE: The thermal pad is re-usable. The thermal pad is pre-installed on systems shipped with solid-state drive. If the
solid-state drive is purchased separately, the thermal pad is not bundled with the solid-state drive kit and is to be
purchased separately.
2. Peel off the protection mylar on the thermal pad.
3. Align the notch on the M.2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4. Slide the M.2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) to secure the M.2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the disk-drive cage.
2. Install the 3.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
3. Install the 2.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
4. Install the front bezel.
5. Install the side cover.
6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Wireless card
Removing the wireless card
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-inch hard drive if applicable.
5. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
6. Remove the disk-drive cage.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)