Dell Alienware m17, Service Manual

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Procedure to replace M.2 2280 card
NOTE: This procedure applies only to systems shipped with a M.2 2280 card installed.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered the system may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card
configurations per M.2 card slot:
●
M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 card 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 cards 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 cards are installed After Point-of-Sale (APOS) contact Dell support for the full
thermal shield.
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 card with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the M.2 2280 card into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 card to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Align the screw holes of the M.2 thermal shield with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly and system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly and system board.
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