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M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
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M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: For PCIe, NVMe solid-state drives a thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation and is installed in the
computer when these configurations are ordered. If these configurations are installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS), that is,
after you purchase the computer; contact Dell support to purchase a thermal shield.
NOTE: Before replacing the M.2 card take note that there are two M.2 card slots present on your computer, for:
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the left card slot PCIe, NVMe and SATA AHCI cards are supported.
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the right card slot only PCIe, NVMe cards are supported.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Place and align the M.2 2230 mounting bracket on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
5. Place the M.2 thermal shield on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
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