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meer10 (int. overview, repairs): Gen 4 NVMe slot on non-Ultra models
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src/models/meer10/internal-overview.md

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![Internal overview](./img/components.webp)
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- M.2 2280 (PCIe NVMe Gen 5) SSD slot is highlighted in yellow
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- M.2 2280 SSD slot is highlighted in yellow
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- Supports PCIe NVMe Gen 5 with the Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 5 CPUs
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- Supports PCIe NVMe Gen 4 with the Core 7 or Core 3 CPUs
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- Wireless card (underneath the primary M.2 SSD) is highlighted in red
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- M.2 2242 (PCIe NVMe Gen 4) SSD slot is highlighted in cyan
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- Optional M.2 2280 adapter (included with additional storage purchase) plugs into this slot

src/models/meer10/repairs.md

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Your Meerkat has two M.2 slots.
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- The first slot supports PCIe NVMe Gen 5 drives of size 2280.
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- The first slot fits size 2280 drives.
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- On Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 5 models, the first slot supports PCIe NVMe Gen 5.
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- On the Core 7 and Core 3 models, the first slot supports PCIe NVMe Gen 4.
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- The second slot supports PCIe NVMe Gen 4 drives, and fits drives of size 2242 by default. An optional [adapter](#steps-to-replace-the-storage-expansion-card) can be installed to fit 2280 drives in the 2242-size slot. The 2280 adapter is installed by default if you purchased additional storage as part of your original order.
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**Tools required:** Cross-head (Phillips) screwdriver
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1. Follow the steps above to [open the bottom panel](#opening-the-bottom-panel).
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2. Free the drive from its retainer clip.
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- For the primary (Gen 5) slot, nearest the side of the chassis, twist the blue clip clockwise to free the drive.
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- For the primary slot (Gen 5 or Gen 4, depending on CPU model), nearest the side of the chassis, twist the blue clip clockwise to free the drive.
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- For the secondary (Gen 4) adapter slot, nearest the RAM, slide the yellow clip away from the drive.
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![M.2 storage drives (with adapter slot)](./img/m2-slots-expansion.webp)
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- If an aftermarket 2242-size drive has been installed directly into the secondary (Gen 4) slot, as shown below, pull the black plastic pin out of the mounting hole.
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![M.2 storage drives (without expansion slot)](./img/m2-slots-base.webp)
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3. Remove the old drive from the slot and insert the new drive into the slot.
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4. Secure the new drive in place as necessary.
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- If you installed a drive into the primary (Gen 5) slot, twist the blue clip counterclockwise to lock the drive into place.
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- If you installed a drive into the primary (Gen 5 or Gen 4) slot, twist the blue clip counterclockwise to lock the drive into place.
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- If you installed a drive into the secondary (Gen 4) adapter, the yellow clip locks automatically.
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- If you installed a 2242-size drive into the secondary (Gen 4) slot, press the black pin back into the hole to hold the drive down.
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