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:
Slot 2 can only support M.2 Gen 4 PCIe x4 NVMe solid-state drive. You can refer the below procedure to install the
M.2 2280 solid-state drive in both SLOT 1 and SLOT 2.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the solid-state drive holder from the system board if required.
2. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
3. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
4. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Install the
microSD
card.
3. Install the
SIM
card.
4. Follow the procedure in
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
SIM
card.
3. Remove the
microSD
4. Remove the
base
cover.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
card.
computer.
computer.
Removing and installing components
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