Removing The Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 3581 Service Manual

Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane
You need to disable the Intel Optane memory before removing Intel Optane memory module from your computer. For more information
about disabling the Intel Optane memory, see
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the optical drive.
2 Remove the base cover.

Procedure

1 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield and solid-state drive/Intel Optane to the
palm rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield is available only on computers shipped with NVMe solid-state drive/Intel
Optane. In computers shipped with SATA solid-state drive/Intel Optane, remove the screw (M2x2.2) that secures the solid-
state drive/Intel Optane to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Lift the solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3 Slide and remove the solid-state drive/Intel Optane from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot.
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Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module

Disabling Intel Optane memory.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
memory module
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