Installing The M.2 Pcie Ssd - Dell OptiPlex XE3 Small Form Factor Service Manual

e. Heatsink assembly
3. To remove the M.2 PCIe SSD:
a. Remove the single (M2x3.5) screw that secures the M.2 PCIe SSD to the system board [1].
b. Lift and pull out the PCIe SSD from its connector on the system board [2].

Installing the M.2 PCIe SSD

NOTE: The instructions are applicable to M.2 SATA SSD also.
1. Place the SSD thermal pad into the slot on the system board [1] .
2. Insert the M.2 PCIe SSD to the connector on the system board [2].
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