Installing The Solid-State Drive 2 - Dell XPS 15 9510 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive 2 to the system
board.
2. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket from the alignment post and lift it from the system board.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive 2 from the solid-state drive slot.
NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal
bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa.

Installing the solid-state drive 2

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive 2 and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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