Solid State Drive-M.2 Slot Three; Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive From M.2 Slot Three; Installing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive In M.2 Slot Three - Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

Solid state drive—M.2 slot three

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot three

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot three.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot three and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive interposer board.
2. Slide and lift the thermal shield from the computer base.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the solid-state drive interposer board.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot three

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 M.2 slot three.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot three and provides a visual representation of
the installation procedure.
Before working inside your computer.
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