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XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

Installing the solid-state drive

CAUTION:The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the solid-state drive slot and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Image: Installing the M2. 2230 solid-state drive
Figure 2. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Image: Installing the M2. 2280 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot (SSD1) on the system board.
  2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot (SSD1) on the system board.
  3. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the system board.
  4. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal shield to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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