Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive In The Ssd2 Slot - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2
2280 solid-state drive in SSD2 slot.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD2 slot and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD2 slot on the system board.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2
2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot.
NOTE: Install the solid-state drive mounting bracket, if it is not installed.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD2 slot and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
22 Removing and installing components