Dell XPS 17 9720 Service Manual - Page 20
Solid-state drive in SSD1 slot, Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the SSD1 slot
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Solid-state drive in SSD1 slot Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the SSD1 slot Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in the SSD1 slot. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD1 slot and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the system board. 3. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD1 slot. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. 20 Removing and installing components
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