Dell Alienware m15, Service Manual

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Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory
module
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 .
WARNING: 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
Remove the base cover .
Procedure to remove M.2 2230 solid-state drive
NOTE: This procedure applies only to systems shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered the system may have up to two M.2 solid-state drives installed.
Supported solid-state drive configurations per M.2 card slot:
• M.2 2230 solid-state drive + solid-state drive bracket
• M.2 2280 solid-state drive
• M.2 2280 Intel Optane
NOTE: For solid-state drives above 512 GB or Intel Optane above 118 GB a thermal shield is required for optimal
heat dissipation and is installed in the computer when these configurations are ordered. If these configurations are
installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS), contact Dell support for the thermal shield.
NOTE: Depending on the number of M.2 solid-state drives installed at Point-of-Sale, the thermal shield installed in
the computer may be a full shield or a half shield. If two M.2 solid-state drives are installed After Point-of-Sale
(APOS) contact Dell support for the full thermal shield.
1 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly and system board.
2 Lift the M.2 thermal shield from the palm-rest assembly and system board.
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