Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive; Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive - Dell OptiPlex 5000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the
2230 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

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
36 Removing and installing components
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