Installing The M.2 2230 Pcie Solid-State Drive (Slot-1) - Dell Precision 3260 Compact Service Manual

Steps
1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
3. Slide and lift the 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.

Installing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-1)

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Place the computer in an upright position.
Next steps
1. Install the hard-drive assembly.
2. Install the riser card—optional.
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