Removing The 2280 Solid-State Drive In Ssd Slot One - Dell Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3. Place the thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive and system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive in SSD slot one

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
3. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in SSD slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in SSD slot one and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
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