Alienware Area-51m Service Manual

Procedure to replace M.2 2230 card

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2230 card installed.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered the computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card configurations per M.2 card slot:
- M.2 2230 solid-state drive
- M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage

Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the palm-rest assembly.
Align the screw holes of the M.2 thermal shield with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly and system board.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly and system board.