Dell Precision 3240 Compact - Solid-State Drive; Removing the M.2 2280 Pcie Solid-State Drive; Installing the M.2 2280 Pcie Solid-State Drive

Solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the top cover (side bezel).
4. Remove the front bezel.
5. Remove the fan assembly.
NOTE: This step is valid for system configuration that is shipped with 80 W CPU.
6. Remove the riser card.
7. Remove the hard-drive assembly.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.
Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Disassembly and reassembly