Alienware x15 R1 User Manual

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Solid-state drive
Removing the solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Lift and remove the solid-state thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
Installing the solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
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Alienware x15 R1 Specifications

General

Processor	Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H
Graphics	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 165Hz
RAM	Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage	Up to 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Battery	6-Cell, 87 WHr Lithium Ion
Weight	2.36 kg (5.2 lbs)
Ports	1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x MicroSD card reader
Wireless	Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 and Bluetooth 5.2