If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive into M.2 slot two (SSD2).
NOTE: Supported card configurations on M.2 slot two (SSD2):
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: You may only install a solid-state drive in M.2 slot 2 (SSD2) for computers shipped with a NVIDIA GeForce 3060/3070 Ti/3080 Ti.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive in slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Align and place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the 2230 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.