At right, you see the gold contacts for the M.2 slot. At the left, you can see the semi-circular notch for the motherboard screw.
The top of the M.2 SSD is the side with the label on it. Step 4: M.2 SSD installation Adam Patrick Murray/IDG Unscrew the screw from the standoff and place it somewhere safe-you do not want to lose a screw, or have it roll around on your motherboard. Now it’s time to touch something metal, like a metal furniture leg, in order to ground yourself, then grab a screwdriver. If your motherboard features an M.2 shield, you’ll need to find two screws that mount it to the motherboard. If your motherboard doesn’t have the screw or standoff, look in the box-it might be in a small plastic bag. The standoff plays the crucial role of keeping the drive flat. The standoff is there because when the drive is inserted, there will be a gap between the SSD and the motherboard. Once you’ve found the right slot, find the screw about three inches to the left that is inserted into a standoff. The M.2 slot will have a mounting system, such as the standoff with a screw shown here (see orange circle we’re pointing to, above), which keeps the SSD straight when it’s installed on the motherboard. Step 2: Find the M.2 Mounting System Adam Patrick Murray/IDG Each slot might offer different performance levels, while others might turn off a PCIe slot if used. If your motherboard supports two M.2 SSDs you’ll need to consult your manual to see which slot is the recommended one for installing your boot drive. This will obviously have to be removed before you access the M.2 slot. Some motherboards have a pre-installed shield in place that serves as a heat spreader but also can provide a nice piece of visual flair. Check the manual if you have trouble finding it. Every motherboard is different, but the most common locations are below the CPU and around the PCIe slots in the lower half of the board. Look for a slot about one inch wide that protrudes from the motherboard about a quarter of an inch. The first thing you want to do is find where the M.2 slot is on your motherboard. Each slot’s specs will be in the motherboard manual. They may be in different locations: On this board, there’s a black one at the left, and a chrome-plated one on the right. Step 1: Find the M.2 slot Adam Patrick Murray/IDGīefore installing an M.2 SSD, identify the M.2 slots on your motherboard.
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