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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 and an M.2 2230 thermal shield. Your M.2 2230 is mounted on a 2230-specific thermal shield. ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive and a 2280-specific thermal shield. The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 15. Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 thermal shield to the system board. 2. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. 3. Lift at an angle and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on 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. NOTE: An M.2 2280 thermal shield is required to install an M.2 2280 solid-state drive. If this thermal shield is not present on your computer, contact Dell support to purchase the M.2 2280 thermal shield. NOTE: The M.2 slot supports the installation of one of the following solid-state drives: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive and an M.2 2230 thermal shield. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 39

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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 and an M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Your M.2 2230 is mounted on a 2230-specific thermal shield.
●
M.2 2280 solid-state drive and a 2280-specific thermal shield.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Figure 15. Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Steps
1.
Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 thermal shield to the system board.
2.
Slide and lift the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
3.
Lift at an angle and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on 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.
NOTE:
An M.2 2280 thermal shield is required to install an M.2 2280 solid-state drive. If this thermal shield is not present
on your computer, contact Dell support to purchase the M.2 2280 thermal shield.
NOTE:
The M.2 slot supports the installation of one of the following solid-state drives:
●
M.2 2230 solid-state drive and an M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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