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Dell G3 3590 Service Manual

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Installing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

If you are installing a solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module that is a different form factor from the original (2280 to 2230), then first remove the solid-state drive screw-mount bracket and rotate it 180 degrees before inserting it in the other solid-state drive screw-mount bracket slot.

Image: Installing the solid-state drive screw-mount bracket

Image: Installing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module

Steps

  1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module with the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module slot on the system board.
  2. Slide the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module into the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module slot on the system board.
  3. Install the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
  3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly:
    1. Turn on or restart your computer.
    2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS setup program.
      NOTE Alist of storage devices are displayed under the System Information in the General group.
    3. If you have replaced the primary storage device that had the operating system installed, see Reinstall Windows 10 to the Dell factory image using recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.

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