Solid-State Drive In Ssd2 Slot; Removing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive From The Ssd2 Slot - Dell P46E Service Manual

The following image provides a visual representation of the procedure to install the solid-state drive mounting bracket when replacing an
M.2 2280 solid-state drive with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive in SSD1 slot.
Steps
1. Slide and remove the solid-state drive mounting bracket from the mounting bracket slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Rotate the solid-state drive mounting bracket.
3. Slide the solid-state mounting bracket into the mounting slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Solid-state drive in SSD2 slot

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the SSD2
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 SSD2 slot.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot.
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD2 slot and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
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or the M.2 2280 solid-state
Before working inside your
drive, whichever applicable.
computer.