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 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive in slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Slide the tab on the 2280 thermal shield into the M.2 card slot and align the screw holes on the thermal shield to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the screws (M2x4) that secure the 2280 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the 2280 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.