Precision 7750 Service Manual

Removing the secondary M.2 Solid-state drive

NOTE For computers shipped with M.2 2280 or 2230 SSD installed in slot 6.

The figure indicates the location of the secondary M.2 SSD and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

For computers with SSD door configuration

For computers with SSD door configuration

For computers without SSD door configuration

Removing the secondary M.2 Solid-state drive for computers without SSD door configuration

For computers with SSD door configuration:
1. 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.
2. Follow the procedure from Step 3 to Step 8.
For computers without SSD door configuration:
1. Follow the procedure from Step 3 to Step 8.
Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the SSD module into its slot on the computer.
Slide the SSD release latch to unlock the SSD module.
Remove the SSD module from the computer.
Remove the (M2x3) screw that secures the SSD thermal plate to the SSD carrier.
Carefully tilt at an angle and then slide to remove the SSD thermal plate from the SSD module.
For M.2 2280 SSD:
1. Remove the M.2 2280 SSD from the SSD carrier.
For M.2 2230 SSD:
1. Remove the M.2 2230 SSD with its holder from the SSD carrier.
2. Remove the (M2x2) screw to secure the M.2 2230 SSD to its holder.
3. Remove the SSD from the holder.