Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive From The Ssd1 Slot - Dell P46E Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD1 slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD1 slot.
3. Place the solid-state drive thermal bracket over the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive with the screw hole on the system board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive and the solid-state drive to the system board.
6. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
7. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board.
NOTE: Adhere the tape to secure the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the system board, if applicable.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the SSD1
slot
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2
2280 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD1 slot.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD1 slot and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
After working inside your computer.
Before working inside your computer.
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