Removing And Installing The M.2 Screw Mount - Dell OptiPlex 5000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the 2290 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the 2280 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the hard-drive and optical-drive
2. Install the 3.5-inch hard-drive.
3. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive.
4. Install the front bezel.
5. Install the side cover.
6. Follow the procedure in

Removing and installing the M.2 screw mount

About this task
The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to remove and install the M.2 screw mount on the system
board.
NOTE: Moving the M.2 screw mount would accommodate the installation of an M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive in the
same slot.
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after working inside your computer.