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Alienware m15 R4 Service Manual

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Installing the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive

Prerequisites

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 or M.2 2230 WWAN card in M.2 card slot 3.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Place the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive on the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
  2. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive to the screw hole on the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
  3. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
  4. Flip over the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
  5. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the left I/O-board.
  6. Slide the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the left I/O-board.
  7. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 thermal shield with the screw hole on the left I/O-board.
  8. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 WWAN/solid-state drive and thermal shield to the left I/O-board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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