How to replace the secondary M.2 2280 SSD on the Precision 7560 and Precision 7760 with SSD door configuration

This video will demonstrate the replacement procedure of a secondary M.2 2280 SSD on the Precision 7560 and Precision 7760 with SSD door configuration.

This video shows how to remove and install the secondary M.2 2280 SSD on the Precision 7560 and Precision 7760 with SSD door configuration.

Note: For computers shipped with M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD installed in slot 0. This slot supports only M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Solid-state drive and does not support any Optane, SATA, or M.2 2230 Solid-state drive.

Before you begin, ensure that you create a recovery drive and back up all data. Turn off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals and if present remove the SD card.

Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer. To begin, let’s remove the secondary M.2-2280 solid-state drive.

Use a plastic scribe to pry open the SSD door from its recess point. Note : The SDD door is attached to the base cover from one side and cannot be detached.

Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive module to the into its slot on the computer. Slide the SSD release latch to unlock the M.2 SSD module and remove the SSD module from the computer.

Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD thermal plate to the SSD carrier. Now carefully tilt at an angle and then slide to remove the M.2 SSD thermal plate from the M.2 SSD module.

Now remove the solid-state drive from the SSD carrier. You have successfully removed the secondary M.2 2280 solid-state drive. Now, let’s install the secondary M.2 2280 solid-state drive.

To begin, place the M.2 2280 SSD onto its slot on the SSD carrier. Align the tabs on the M.2 SSD thermal plate with the tab holes on the SSD carrier at an angle and place the M.2 SSD thermal plate above the M.2 SSD module.

Now replace the screw to secure the M.2 SSD thermal plate to the M.2 SSD module. Replace the M.2 SSD module in its slot on the computer Now slide the SSD release latch to lock the M.2 SSD module in place.

And then replace the screw to secure the M.2 SSD module in place. Close the SSD door until it clicks into place. You can now connect all the peripherals.

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