Installing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive In The Ssd2 Slot - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Lift the thermal plate off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD2 slot.

Installing the M.2 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD2 slot and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
24 Removing and installing components