Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive (Slot-1); Installing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive (Slot-1) - Dell Precision 3460 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the solid-state drive with the socket on the system board and slide it in.
2. Replace the screw (M2X3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the hard-drive and optical-drive
2. Install the 3.5-inch hard-drive.
3. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive.
4. Install the front bezel.
5. Install the side cover.
6. Follow the procedure in

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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