Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:This procedure is applicable if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive into M.2 slot one (SSD1).
NOTE:Supported card configurations on M.2 slot one (SSD1):
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE:This procedure is applicable only to computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one 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 M.2 2230 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.