ASUSTOR NAS M.2 SSD Drive Installation Guide
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1. Introduction
1.1. Notes and Precautions
Before adding M.2 SSD Drive, please read the following precautions thoroughly.
•Your NAS and M.2 SSD Drive use high precision components and electronic connector technology. To avoid
invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that:
✓M.2 SSD Drive for AS67 series devices may be purchased from local dealers or or click
(https://www.asustor.com/service/compatibility) for a list of compatible M.2 SSDs.
✓If installing two drives, ASUSTOR recommends that they be the same model for optimum performance.
•Addition or removal of M.2 SSD Drive by yourself may result in an accident or malfunction of your NAS caused by
breakage of the slot and module or a connection mistake. In this case, a repair fee will be charged.
•Be careful not to injure your hands or fingers with sharp edges of the M.2 SSD Drive, inner components, or circuit
boards of your NAS.
•ASUSTOR does not guarantee that third party M.2 SSD Drive will work in your NAS.
•Be sure to turn off your NAS and peripherals and disconnect all attachments and connection cables before adding
or removing M.2 SSD Drive.
•To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge to M.2 SSD Drive, follow the instructions below:
✓Do not work at a location that produces static electricity easily, such as on a carpet.
✓Before adding or removing M.2 SSD Drive, touch an external metal object other than your NAS to ground
yourself and eliminate static electricity. Do not touch any metal parts inside the NAS.
•Do not insert a M.2 SSD Drive into the slot facing in the wrong direction. It may cause damage to the module or
slot, or cause the circuit board to catch fire.
•Use a screwdriver that matches the size of the screws.
•Do not remove or loosen screws that are not specified to be removed.
1.2. Parts and Tools Needed
•Phillips head screwdriver
