Dell Alienware x17 R1 Service Manual page 20

Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.
2. Slide and lift the M.2 thermal shield off the system board.
3. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off the system board.
NOTE: Your computer has up to two M.2 2230 solid-state drives installed. Repeat steps 1 to 3 if another M.2 2230
solid-state drive is installed.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2220 solid-state drive into M.2 slot one (SSD-1) or M.2 slot two
(SSD-2).
NOTE: Supported card configurations on M.2 slot one (SSD-1) and M.2 slot two (SSD-2):
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
20 Removing and installing components