Installing The Secondary M.2 Ssd Module - Dell Precision 7770 Service Manual

Steps
1. For computers with SSD door configuration:
a. Use a plastic scribe to pry open the SSD door from its recess point.
NOTE: The SDD door is attached to the base cover from one side and cannot be detached.
b. Slide the SSD release latch to unlock the SSD module.
c. Follow the procedure from Step 3 to Step 7.
2. For computers without SSD door configuration:
a. Follow the procedure from Step 3 to Step 7.
3. Remove the (M2x2.5) screw that secures the SSD thermal plate to the chassis.
4. Carefully tilt at an angle and then slide to remove the SSD thermal plate from the SSD module.
5. Remove the (M2x2.5) screw that secures the SSD module into its slot on the computer.
6. Remove the SSD module from the chassis.

Installing the secondary M.2 SSD module

Prerequisites
NOTE: For computers shipped with M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD installed in slot 4, 2, 3 and 5.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
44 Removing and installing components