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8. Hold the new M.2 solid-state drive by its edges, ensure that the circuit board side is upward, and then
insert the drive into the M.2 slot until it is secured tightly. Then, insert the plug of the retention latch
into the hole to secure the new drive.
Notes:
• Do not touch the circuit board of the M.2 solid-state drive.
• If only one M.2 solid-state drive is installed on the flex adapter, ensure that you install the drive in
the slot printed with SLOT 1.
Figure 85. Installing the M.2 solid-state drive
9. Insert the two hooks on the heat sink into the holes in the retention plate on the flex adapter as shown
1 . Then, press the heat sink downward
with the hole in the flex adapter.
Figure 86. Installing the heat sink onto the flex adapter
2 . Ensure that the mounting stud on the heat sink is aligned
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