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Installing the 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot one

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The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly. NOTE: A thermal shield is only present if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher. 2. Lift and remove the solid-state drive thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. 3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. Installing the 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot one Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solidstate drive in M.2 slot one. NOTE: A thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher. If a higher configuration solid-state drive is installed after you purchase the computer, contact Dell support to purchase a thermal shield. The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 15

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The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.
NOTE: A thermal shield is only present if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.
2.
Lift and remove the solid-state drive thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
3.
Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Installing the 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot one
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-
state drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE: A thermal shield is required for optimal heat dissipation if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.
If a higher configuration solid-state drive is installed after you purchase the computer, contact Dell support to purchase a
thermal shield.
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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