- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Alienware x15 R2.
- Disassembly and reassembly
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Alienware
Alienware x15 R2 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:The following procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE:The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations:
- M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
- M.2 2280 solid-state drive
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 (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the solid-state drive and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Lift and remove the solid-state thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
- Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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