If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE:Your computer has two solid-state drive slots. The solid-state drive 1 slot is located at the bottom left corner of the system board and the solid-state drive 2 slot is located at the bottom right corner of the system board. Both slots support M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSDs.
NOTE:This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the
2230
solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
Place the thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive and system board.
Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.