OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7010 Owner's Manual

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

About this task

NOTE:If you are replacing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive, ensure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is removed first.

NOTE:The following image indicates the location to install the solid-state drive screw mount based on form factor.

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

1. Peel off the protection film on the thermal pad and align and adhere the thermal pad on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
   NOTE:The thermal pad is re-usable. The thermal pad is pre-installed on systems shipped with solid-state drive. If the solid-state drive is purchased separately, the thermal pad is not bundled with the solid-state drive kit and is to be purchased separately.

   
2. Peel off the protection mylar on the thermal pad.
3. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) to secure the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.