Dell Vostro 3481 - M.2 SSD and Optane Module Procedures

Next steps
1. Install the battery
2. Install the base cover
3. Install the SD card
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module
Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane
memory - Optional
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD card
3. Remove the base cover
4. Remove the battery
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
2. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
3. Slide and remove the thermal plate from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot [3].
4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane off the palmrest and keyboard assembly [4].
Disassembly and reassembly
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