Chapter 14: Removing The Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 5481 Service Manual

Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane
You need to disable the Intel Optane device before removing it from your computer. For more information about disabling the
Intel Optane device, see Disabling Intel Optane
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

CAUTION: You need to disable the Intel Optane memory before removing Intel Optane memory module from your
computer. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane memory, see
Remove the base cover.

Procedure

1. Locate the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module on the system board.
2. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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memory.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
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Disabling Intel Optane memory.
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