Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
About this task
NOTE This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the following M.2 card slots:
- M.2 card slot 1
- M.2 card slot 2
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
- Place the M.2 2230 mounting bracket on the palm-rest assembly.
- Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
- Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
- Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
- Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
- Slide the M.2 2230 thermal shield into the slot on the M.2 SSD frame.
- Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 thermal shield to the screw hole on the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.
- Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.
Next steps
- Install the base cover.
- Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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