XPS 8940 Service Manual

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Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must disable the Intel Optane memory before removing Intel Optane from your computer. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Disabling Intel Optane.
  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the left-side cover.
  3. Remove the graphics card.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive/Intel Optane and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane to the system board.
  2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane from the M.2 card slot on the system board.

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