Alienware m17 R3 Service Manual

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.
   NOTE A thermal shield is only present if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.
2. Remove the solid-state drive thermal shield from the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
3. Lift and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Lift and remove the M.2 2230 mounting bracket from the palm-rest assembly.