Removing The M.2 2280 Solid State Drive - Dell NOT22362 Owner's Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the SD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid state drive installed.
NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on
the M.2 card slot:
● M.2 2230 solid state drive
● M.2 2280 solid state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the (M2x2) screw that secures the M.2 thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: There is one (M2x2) screw for Barcelo-R systems and two (M2x2) screws for Mendocino systems.
2. Slide and lift the solid state drive thermal plate off the solid state drive.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Before working inside your computer.
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