The next two steps show how to install the storage (aka SSD, or Solid State Drive).

Your Framework Laptop 12 has one M.2 2230 NVMe SSD slot.

Hold the SSD by its edges. Don't touch the gold contacts with your fingers. If you do, wipe the contacts with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any finger oils.

Align the SSD's gold contacts and notch with the socket.

Insert the SSD into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should be mostly covered by the socket.

The SSD fits into the socket in one orientation. If it doesn't feel like it fits, try flipping the module.