Dell EMC Inspiron 3493 - Solid-State Drive;Intel Optane

Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
Solid-state drive/Intel Optane
Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane
You need to disable the Intel Optane device before removing it from your computer. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane
device, see Disabling Intel Optane memory.
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure to remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the solid-state drive shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive shield from the solid-state drive.
4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
Removing and installing components
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