Internal storage drivesInternal storage drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives toyour computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Internalstorage drives are installed in bays.When you remove or install an internal storage drive, note the type and size of the drive that each baysupports and correctly connect the required cables. Refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 7 “Hardwareremoval and installation” on page 63 for instructions on how to remove or install internal storage drives foryour computer.The following illustration shows the locations of the storage drive bays.Note: The computer hardware might look slightly different from the illustration.Figure 5. Storage drive bay locations1 Card reader (for an SD card) 2 Flex bays (2)3 Optional-storage-drive bays (2) 4 Storage drive bays (2)5 M.2 solid-state drive slots (2) 6 PCIe slots (5)1 Card readerAn SD card is installed in some models.2 Flex bays (2)Depending on your computer model, the following devices might be installed in the flex bays:Chapter 1. Product overview 9
