Alienware x15 R2 Service Manual

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Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE:The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE:The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations:
  • M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
  • M.2 2280 solid-state drive

The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Lift and remove the solid-state thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
  3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
  4. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive mounting bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Lift the solid-state drive mounting bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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