3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket under the peg on the system board.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the peg on the system board.
NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal
bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa. To use a M.2
2230 drive, an M.2 solid-state drive bracket must be used. Follow the procedure in Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state
drive.
5. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive 1 to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the solid-state drive 2
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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