StarTech.com M2E1BMU31C, Quick Start Manual

Quick-Start Guide

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Manual Revision: February 27, 2019 9:51 AM

Product Diagram (M2E1BMU31C)

Exterior

Component

Function 

1

Drive-Tray Screws x 2

•  Used to secure the 

Drive Tray

 in the 

Enclosure

.

2

Power LED

•  Indicates that the Enclosure is receiving power.

3

USB-C Port

•  Used to connect the 

Enclosure 

to the 

Host 

Computer

.

Interior

Component

Function 

4

Drive Connector

•  Used to connect the 

Drive

 to the 

Enclosure

.

5

Adjustable Drive 

Length Holes

•  Used to accommodate different drive lengths.

6

Drive-Mount Screw/

Nut

•  Used to secure the 

Drive

 to the 

Enclosure

.

M.2 NVMe Enclosure | USB 3.1 (10Gbps) | USB-C

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Requirements

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M2E1BMU31C

Installation

Installing a Drive

Warning! 

Drives should be handled carefully, especially when they’re transported. If 

you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a result.

1.  Using a 

Phillips Head Screwdriver,

 remove the 

Drive-Tray Screws

 (x 2) from the 

Enclosure

 and remove the

 Cover Plate

. 

2.  Carefully pull the

 Drive Tray

 out of the 

Enclosure

.

3.  Place the 

Drive

 next to the 

Drive Tray

 and align the screw groove on the 

Drive

 with 

the 

Adjustable Drive Length Holes

 on the 

Drive Tray

.

Note: 

If the drive-mount hardware is already installed in the correct position, proceed 

to step 6.

4.  Use a 

Phillips Head Screwdriver 

(included) and a set of 

Pliers

 to remove the 

Drive- 

Mount Screw, Standoff,

 and 

Nut

.

5.  Insert the 

Standoff

 and 

Nut

 into the correct 

Adjustable Drive Length Hole

 (80, 60, 

42, or 30) according to the length of the 

Drive

.

6.  Using a set of 

Pliers

 tighten the 

Standoff

 and 

Nut

.

7.  Gently slide the connector on the 

Drive

 (on a 30-degree angle) into the 

corresponding connector on the 

Enclosure

.

Note: 

The connector on your drive is keyed so that it only fits one way.

8.  Lightly push the 

Drive

 down into position on the circuit board.

9.  Insert the 

Drive-Mount Screw

 through the screw groove on the 

Drive

 and into the 

Standoff

. 

10. Using a 

Phillips Head Screwdriver

 tighten the 

Drive-Mount Screw

, being careful 

not to over-tighten.

11. Slide the 

Drive Tray

 into the center grooves in the enclosure so that the 

USB-C Port

is facing outward.

12. Place the 

Cover Plate

 over the 

USB-C Port

 and circuit board.

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