![]() ![]() Gently pull up on the heatsink to remove it. Unscrew the screws holding down the M.2 heatsink These may differ between system so consult the mainboard manual that came with your system for specific instructions Each manufacturer and board may have a different mechanism/ procedure.įor systems with a M.2 Heatsink, below is an example of an M’2 heatsink. If your M.2 drive is underneath a heatsink, please refer to the mainboard manual found in your computer’s accessory box. If your M.2 drive is blocked by a video card, please refer to our video card reseating guide for instruction on how to safely remove your video card. In this situation, the video card will have to be removed before accessing the M.2 drive. Some systems have their M.2 slots covered by the video card. These usually have 1 or 2+ screws holding them in place. Some M.2 slots have heatsinks covering the M.2 drive. Below are the most likely places they may be found. The M.2 drives are usually positioned above or below the video card as seen below. The mainboard manual for your system can be found in the Build Redux accessory box that came with your PC. ![]() M.2 drives are connected directly to the mainboard so their position will depend on your specific motherboard. STEP 5: Next, we need to locate the M.2 drive or drives. Pull it away from the PC and gently set it aside. STEP 4: Grab the glass panel firmly with both hands. Don't remove screws from the glass panel. it's still good to brace the glass with your hand a safety precaution. The glass sits on a bracket at the bottom o the case and should stay in place without falling over. You don't need to remove the screws from the glass.Īs seen above, hold the glass with one hand while removing the screws. Step 3: Gently hold the Glass panel to the case with one hand while unscrewing the 2 thumbs screws until they are loose from the case. Leaning over or around items on your desk will make the process much more difficult. Make sure you have easy access to the side of your PC. Step 2: Move the system to a position where it is free of obstruction and easy to access. A screwdriver with a magnetic tip is highly recommended. Step 1: We will need a Phillips head screwdriver with a small sharp tip for this procedure.
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