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
CAUTION: You need to disable the Intel Optane memory before removing Intel Optane memory module from your
computer. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Disabling Intel Optane memory.
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1. Locate the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module on the system board.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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Removing and installing components