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iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you the steps on how to replace your M.2 NVMe Drive in your iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 desktop. The iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 comes with 2 SATA ports and 1 M.2 NVMe Drive port.

This guide can be completed within a few minutes, and you only need a small Phillips head screwdriver.

As a precaution, unplug and turn off your computer before working on it.

What you need

  1. iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement, M.2 NVMe Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2 iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement, M.2 NVMe Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Lay the desktop on its side with the glass panel facing up.

    • Remove the single screw.

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  2. iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the glass side by pivoting it up with the bottom side still seated in the notches.

    • Lift the glass side out of the notches and set it to the side.

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    • Locate the M.2 drive that is right above the CPU.

    • Remove the screw on the edge of the drive.

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  5. iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • The drive should lift up on the edge where the screw was.

    • Pull the drive out at an angle from the motherboard.

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  6. iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iBUYPOWER Trace 4 9310 M.2 NVMe Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Line the new drive up with the slot and gently slide it in.

    • Use one finger to hold the drive down while you screw it back in.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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One Comment

Thank you, Kilie, for the clear step-by-step instructions, together with pictures, for NVMe SSD installation.

George

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