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Alienware Aurora R15 Service Manual

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Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two

Prerequisites

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.

About this task

NOTE:This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two.
NOTE:Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either a 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot two.

If you want to replace your 2280 solid-state drive with a 2230 solid-state drive, the solid-state drive screw mount must be shifted to fit the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

Image: Shifting the screw mount

Follow the procedure in Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in SSD slot two, to install a 2230 solid-state drive.

The following images indicate the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot two and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the 2280 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Align the notch on the 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD slot two on the system board.
  2. Insert the 2280 solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.
  3. Press the other end of the 2280 solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the left-side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
  3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):
    1. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying storage device in device manager.
    2. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in Identifying your storage device in system setup (BIOS).
NOTE:To install the operating system on to your storage device, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using recovery media in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site.

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