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Alienware m17 R2 Service Manual

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered your computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card configurations per M.2 card slot:
  • M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
  • 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:
  • the left card slot PCIe, NVMe and SATA AHCI cards are supported.
  • 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.

Image: Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

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.
  6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.

Next steps

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

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