Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive - Dell Alienware Aurora R16 Owner's Manual

The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one/slot two and provide a
visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD slot one/slot two on the system board.
2. Insert the M.2 2230 solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.
3. Press the other end of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state
drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly (optional):
a. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in
storage device in device
b. If you are replacing a storage device which does not have the operating system installed, follow the steps in
storage device in system setup
NOTE: To install the operating system on to your storage device, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using
recovery media in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one/slot two.
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one/slot two and provide a
visual representation of the removal procedure.
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