This video shows how to replace M.2 2230 solid-state drive with M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD slot on an Alienware Aurora R13 and/or Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14.
Before you begin, create a recovery drive and back up all data. Power off the computer, and disconnect all the attached peripherals.
Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer. To begin, pull the cable cover away from the computer. The cable cover is an optional accessory.
Skip this step if the cable cover is not shipped with the computer. Loosen the captive screw that secures the left-side cover release latch to the chassis.
Pull the left-side cover release latch to release the left-side cover away from the chassis. Lift the left-side cover from the chassis. Lay the computer on its right side.
Locate the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on the system board. Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD slot on the system board.
You have successfully removed M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the SSD slot. If you are replacing M.2 2230 solid-state drive with M.2 2280 solid-state drive, the solid-state drive screw mount must be shifted to fit the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
Now, let’s remove the solid-state drive screw mount from M.2 2230 screw mount hole. Unscrew the screw mount from the system board.
Replace the screw mount in M.2 2280 screw mount hole and tighten the screw mount in SSD slot on the system board. You have moved the solid-state drive screw mount successfully.
Align the notch on M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on SSD slot on the system board. Insert the solid-state drive at 45-degree angle into the system board.
Press the other end of M.2 2280 solid-state drive down and replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. Now, let’s install the left-side cover.
Locate the tabs on the left-side cover and slots on the chassis. Rotate the left-side cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place.
Tighten the captive screw that secures the left-side cover release latch to the chassis. Place the cable cover back at the rear of the chassis.
The cable cover is an optional accessory. Skip this step if the cable cover is not shipped with the computer. The M.2 2280 solid-state drive installation process is now complete.
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