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Verify Crucial NVMe SSD compatibility with your system, checking Gen compatibility and using the System Selector.
Clear space and gather necessary tools like a computer manual and screwdriver for installation.
Save important files to external storage or cloud before beginning the SSD installation.
Shut down, remove power, discharge electricity, and open the case using a screwdriver.
Consult manuals to locate the M.2 slot that supports your SSD generation for optimal performance.
Carefully unscrew and remove any motherboard heatsink covering the M.2 slot.
Remove plastic cover from thermal pad if SSD mounts flush, or remove the entire pad if not.
Align SSD at 30 degrees, insert, and secure with the screw or latching mechanism without overtightening.
Reattach heatsink, removing plastic from thermal pads if present, and securely tighten screws.
Turn on the computer and configure the new SSD as a boot drive using the system manual.
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