Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual

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

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE M.2 slot three only supports 2230 solid-state drive.

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 three and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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

Steps

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.
NOTE The next step is only applicable if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.
Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and the solid-state drive thermal shield to the system board.

Next steps

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

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