Solid-State Drive-M.2 Slot Two; Removing The 2280 Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module In M.2 Slot Two; Installing The 2280 Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module In M.2 Slot Two - Dell G3 15 3500 Service Manual

Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two
Removing the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module
in M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
If you are removing the Intel Optane memory module (optional) from your computer, disable the Intel Optane memory so that all
cached system data are moved from the Intel Optane memory module to the SATA drive. For more information about disabling
the Intel Optane memory, see Disabling Intel Optane memory.
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module in M.2 slot two and
provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the system board and the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the solid-state drive bracket off the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module.
3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module off the SSD2 slot on the system board.
Installing the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module
in M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
If your are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
22 Removing and installing components