Installing The Primary M.2 Ssd Module - Dell P93F Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the SSD thermal plate to the M.2 SSD module.
2. Carefully tilt at an angle and then slide to remove the SSD thermal plate from the slots on the inner frame.
3. For M.2 2280 SSD:
a. Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the computer.
b. Remove the M.2 SSD.
4. For M.2 2230 SSD:
a. Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the SSD module.
b. Remove the SSD module from the computer.
c. Remove the (M2x2) screw that secures the SSD to SSD holder.
d. Remove the SSD from the holder.
5. Repeat the above steps to remove the other SSD modules in the computer.

Installing the primary M.2 SSD module

Prerequisites
NOTE: For computers shipped with M.2 2280 or 2230 Solid-state drive installed in slot 3 and/or in slot 5.
NOTE: Slot 3 and slot 5 supports PCIe Gen3, Optane, and SATA Solid-state drive.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the primary M.2 SSD and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
M.2 2280 SSD
32 Removing and installing components