Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual - Page 28
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot
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Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Lift the thermal plate off the solid-state drive. 3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD2 slot. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD2 slot and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 28 Removing and installing components
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