Dell Alienware m15 R2 - Solid-State Drive; Removing the M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive

2 Slide the notches on the top of the base cover under the rear I/O-cover and snap the base cover into place on the palm-
rest assembly.
3 Tighten the six captive screws on the base cover.
4 Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
Next step
1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
M.2 solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisite
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 a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: Depending on the conguration ordered your computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported
card congurations per M.2 card slot:
• M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
• M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
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