Solid-state drive—M.2 slot one
Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2. Enter Service Mode.
3. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on M.2
slot one:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 mounting bracket
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: If you have ordered a system with M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and want to replace it with a M.2 2230
solid-state drive, you will need a mounting bracket (sold separately, please contact Dell support).
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 slot one.
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