Dell Inspiron 3490, Service Manual

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Post-requisites
Replace the base cover .
Solid-state drive/Intel Optane
Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane
You need to disable the Intel Optane device before removing it from your computer. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane
device, see
Disabling Intel Optane memory .
NOTE: 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 the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the solid-state drive shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive shield from the solid-state drive.
4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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