Post-requisites
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
.
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
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
Prerequisites
Remove the
Procedure to remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the M.2 2230 shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and remove the tab on the M.2 2230 thermal shield from the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the solid-state drive and M.2 2230 thermal shield at an angle and remove it from the M.2 slot on the system board.
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Removing and installing components