- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Safety instructions
- Removing and installing components
- Device drivers
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
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Alienware m15 R2 Service Manual
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
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 M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered your computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card configurations per M.2 card slot:
- M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
- M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: For PCIe, NVMe solid-state drives a thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation and is installed in the computer when these configurations are ordered. If these configurations are installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS), that is, after you purchase the computer; contact Dell support to purchase a thermal shield.
NOTE: Before replacing the M.2 card take note that there are two M.2 card slots present on your computer, for:
- the left card slot PCIe, NVMe and SATA AHCI cards are supported.
- the right card slot only PCIe, NVMe cards are supported.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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.
- Slide and align the screw hole of the M.2 thermal shield with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
NOTE: This step is only applicable when installing a PCIe M.2 card.
- 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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