Dell Inspiron 5594 Service Manual - Page 24

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 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. 24 Removing and installing components