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Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot one

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 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE A thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher. If a higher configuration solid-state drive is installed after you purchase the computer, contact Dell support to purchase a thermal shield.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one 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. Slide the solid-state drive thermal shield on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
    NOTE The next step is only applicable if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.
  6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and the solid-state drive 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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