Removing The M.2 2280 Pcie Solid-State Drive - Dell OptiPlex 7080 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the solid-state drive with the socket on the system board and slide it in.
2. Replace the screw (M2X3) that secures the M.2 PCIe solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the 2.5 in. hard drive
2. Install the front bezel.
3. Install the side cover.
4. Follow the procedure in

Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the 2.5 in. hard drive
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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