Alienware m17 R4 Service Manual

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two

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 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.

NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.

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 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Steps

Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Slide the M.2 2280 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.
Slide and align the screw hole of the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the palm-rest assembly.

Next steps

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

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