
Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
- Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
- Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the following M.2 card slots:
- M.2 card slot 1
- M.2 card slot 2
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.


Steps
- Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2280 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.
- Lift and remove the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
- Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
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