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

Steps
1. Move the cables held by the cable management tab to access the metal bracket underneath.
2. Remove the two (6x32) screws securing the metal bracket and lift it away from the system.
3. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.

Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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