Solid State Drive-M.2 Slot Four; Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive From M.2 Slot Four - Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the solid-state drive interposer
board.
2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the solid-state drive interposer board.
3. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive interposer board.
4. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the solid-state drive and the thermal shield to the solid-state drive interposer board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
Solid state drive—M.2 slot four

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot four

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot four.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot four and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
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After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.