Installation Manual

WD Black NVMe SSD M.2 Desktop PC

Installation Guide

For detailed product information, refer to the WD Black NVMe SSD User Manual.

Note: Installation by a professional desktop computer technician is

recommended. Before continuing with the installation process, it is your

responsibility to review any warranty policy and instructions provided by

your motherboard and computer manufacturer to ensure you follow

proper procedures to install your storage device. Some manufacturers

may void or limit your motherboard or computer warranty if you

proceed with the installation of a new storage device. Accordingly, by

proceeding with any installation, you agree to be solely responsible for

any failure to follow any manufacturer's instructions.

Required Tools and Parts:

1. Screwdriver appropriate to the type of screw used for fastening the M.2 device,

and the appropriate screwdriver or tool for opening your desktop computer.

2. One screw for fastening the M.2 device to the motherboard.

Note:

The necessary screw or hardware for fastening an M.2 device to the

motherboard may have been included with your motherboard. If this has

not been included, contact your motherboard manufacturer or computer

system manufacturer for this information.

Note: Depending on the type of hardware used by your motherboard to fasten

an M.2 device, a motherboard-style stand-off screw may be required and

may be included with your motherboard.

Basic Installation Steps

For the basic installation of your WD Black NVMe SSD M.2 in a desktop computer system,

follow these steps:

1. As a precaution, always back up your data to another storage device before

you or anyone else begins any type of work on your computer system.

WD Black NVMe SSD M.2 Desktop PC Installation Guide

WD Black NVMe SSD

M.2 Desktop Installation Guide