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AORUS 590X M.2 SSD Replacement

What you need

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    • Switch off your computer and unplug the power supply cord.

    • Different PC towers have various outlays for disassembly and reassembly purposes. This guide will demonstrate a general procedure.

    • Refer to your specific computer tower guides for disassembly purposes on the iFixit community or other online resources.

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    • Unplug any additional ports that are still plugged in.

    • Take a Phillips #0 screwdriver and remove two top panel screws.

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    • Press down the latch pin and pull the top tower cover towards yourself at the same time.

    • When the latch pins are disconnected, slide the cover upwards towards the ceiling.

    • Do not immediately pull upwards, this will bend and damage the pins for reassembly purposes.

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    • Use both hands to gently grab the top and bottom portion of the glass side panel. Then pull upward towards the ceiling to remove the panel.

    • When removing glass from a modern high end PC, make sure to distribute pressure away from resistance (pins, latches, and tabs).

    • Most steel and metal computers will follow this general procedure.

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    • Tilt the computer tower using both hands to lay the tower horizontally flat to get a complete view of the motherboard.

    • Locate the SSD slot labelled M.2. The slots will on the center to bottom portion of the motherboard.

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    • Before working on the motherboard component, make sure to clip an anti static wristband to the computer tower to ground yourself.

    • In the case you do not have ESD or anti static discharge equipment, make sure to touch a metal object before proceeding into further steps. This will reduce chances of you unintentionally frying your motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the opposite end of the M.2 cover and gently pull diagonally to reveal the SSD slot.

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    • Once you have removed the cover, you should see three silver screw mounts. Your SSD size will align correctly to the appropriate length hole.

    • Align the M.2 SSD pin with the correct connector slot and gently push in.

    • The M.2 port has a specific pin shape to correctly align the SSD.

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    • Use the computer supplied (2.0 x 3.0 mm) Phillips #0 screws to secure the SSD in place.

    • The M.2 SSD is now installed. You can reassemble your tower or mount the motherboard onto the PC now. Further steps is to insure the SSD is covered from dust.

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    • Peel off the plastic film on the underside of the M.2 dust cover to reveal the adhesive.

    • Place the dust cover end edges first into the area label M.2. Then slowly press down throughout the cover ensuring adhesive contact.

    • Do not place the adhesive in the center or on the SSD first. This can cause complication aligning it correctly.

    • The plastic film may get stuck in chucks. Do not use finger nails or sharp objects to pick at the film. The adhesive cover is soft and spongy. Use a blow dryer to soften the adhesive then grab it gently pulling towards yourself.

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    • Use the computer supplied (2.0 x 3.0 mm) Phillips #0 screw to secure the SSD dust cover.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. These steps will vary if you are dissembling your own computer.

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