Dell Precision 5570 W3D04 - Installing the Solid-State Drive 1

3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive 1 from the solid-state drive slot.
NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal
bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa. To use a M.2
2230 drive, an M.2 solid-state drive bracket must be used. Follow the procedure in Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state
drive.
Installing the solid-state drive 1
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive 1 and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive 1 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2. Gently slide the solid-state drive 1 into the solid-state drive slot.
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Removing and installing components