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3-9 Installing the M.2 Device and Heat Sink
CAUTION
The position of the stand-off screw will depend on the size of the M.2 device. Refer to the size of the
M.2 device and change the position of the stand-off screw accordingly.
WARNING:
Please ensure a heatsink is attached to any M.2 device installed into the system. Installing an M.2
device without any heatsink may result in the system overheating or system performance being
throttled.
• To install/remove the M.2 module and Heatsink use a No. 1 Phillips-head screwdriver with a screw
torque of 1.5 ± 0.2 kgf*cm
Follow these instructions to install the M.2 device and heat sink:
1. Insert the M.2 device into the M.2 connector.
2. Press down on the M.2 device.
3. Install the thermal pad of the M.2 device to the M.2 device.
4. Press down on the thermal pad.
5. Secure the M.2 device and its thermal pad to the motherboard with a single screw.
6. Reverse steps 1-2 to remove the M.2 device.
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