Removing The 2280 Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane In M.2 Slot One; Installing The 2280 Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane In M.2 Slot One - Dell G5 15 5500 Service Manual

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane in M.2 slot one

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may be shipped with one of the following:
● One hard drive and one 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive
● One 2230 solid-state drive and one 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-
state drive in M.2 slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane that is installed in M.2 slot one and
provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal shield to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Lift the thermal shield off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane off the SSD1 slot on the system board.

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane in M.2 slot one

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Before working inside your computer.
Removing and installing components 23