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Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, About this task, Steps, Prerequisites

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About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 solid-state drive installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports one of the following solid-state drives: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive A mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. The mounting bracket is provided if the M.2 2230 solid-state is shipped with the computer. If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting bracket to install the latter. ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive off the system board. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing an M.2 2280 solid-state drive. Removing and installing components 27

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About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE:
The M.2 solid-state drive installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports
one of the following solid-state drives:
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
A mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. The mounting bracket is provided if the M.2 2230
solid-state is shipped with the computer.
If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting
bracket to install the latter.
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a
mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting
bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
2.
Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive off the system board.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
This procedure applies if you are installing an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
Removing and installing components
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