Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 - Solid-State Drive-M.2 Slot Two; Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive from M.2 Slot Two

Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, the computer may have up to four M.2 solid-state drive installed. The
solid-state drive configurations that are supported on M.2 slot two are as follows:
• M.2 2230 solid-state drive
• M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the computer base.
2. Slide and lift the thermal shield from the computer base.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
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