Removing The Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module; Prerequisites; Procedure To Remove M.2 2230 Card - Alienware m17 P37E Service Manual

Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory
module
You need to disable the Intel Optane memory before removing Intel Optane memory module from your computer. For more
information about disabling the Intel Optane memory, see
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in
in After working inside your
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

Remove the base cover.

Procedure to remove M.2 2230 card

NOTE: This procedure applies only to systems shipped with a M.2 2230 card installed.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered the system may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card
configurations per M.2 card slot:
• M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 card bracket
• M.2 2280 solid-state drive
• M.2 2280 Intel Optane
NOTE: For solid-state drives above 512 GB or Intel Optane above 118 GB a thermal shield is required for optimal
heat dissipation and is installed in the computer when these configurations are ordered. If these configurations are
installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS), contact Dell support for the thermal shield.
NOTE: Depending on the number of M.2 cards installed at Point-of-Sale, the thermal shield installed in the
computer may be a full shield or a half shield. If two M.2 cards are installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS) contact Dell
support for the full thermal shield.
1 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly and system board.
2 Lift the M.2 thermal shield from the palm-rest assembly and system board.
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Before working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
Disabling Intel Optane
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
memory.