Installing The 2230 Solid-State Drive; Removing The 2280 Solid-State Drive - Dell XPS 8960 Service Manual

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: You may install up to two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives into the two M.2 solid-state drive slots on the system
board.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the 2230 solid-state drive and provides 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.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Place the computer in an upright position.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the left-side
About this task
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may have up to two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives
installed in the two M.2 solid-state drive slots on the system board.
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computer.
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