Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition Service Manual

Installing the solid-state drive

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the solid-state drive

Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
Insert the solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.
Press the other end of the solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secure the solid-state drive to the system board.

Install the single-graphics card.
Install the left-side cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Verify if the storage device is installed correctly:
1. Turn on or restart your computer.
2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the system setup (BIOS) program.
  NOTE: A list of storage devices are displayed under the System Information in the General group.
3. If you have replaced the primary storage device that had the operating system installed, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.