Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive From The Ssd1 Slot; Installing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive In The Ssd1 Slot - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD1
slot
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD1 slot.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2
2280 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD1 slot and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Lift the thermal plate off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD1 slot.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD1 slot.
20 Removing and installing components
Before working inside your computer.