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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
D. (optional) Remove the thermal pad of the 2260 or 2242 M.2 length screw hole
and install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate if you are installing a single
sided M.2 module. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate
when installing a double-sided M.2 module.
• Only follow this step when:
a. Installing a 22110, 2280, or 2260 length M.2 module and
b. When the rubber for M.2 backplate comes bundled with your motherboard
package.
• Install the bundled rubber for M.2 backplate to the:
a.
2260 M.2 length screw hole when installing a 22110 or 2280 length M.2 module.
b.
2242 M.2 length screw hole when installing a 2260 length M.2 module.
E. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-Latch so that the handle points away from the
M.2 slot.
F. Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot.
Ensure that there is nothing obstructing your M.2 module when installing the M.2 module
to the M.2 slot.
G. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 module in place.
Thermal pad Bundled rubber for M.2 backplate