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Dell G7 17 7700 Service Manual

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Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the solid-state drive slot.
NOTE: If you have ordered only one solid-state drive, it can be upgraded to the solid-state drive of the same form factor but an additional solid-state drive is not supported. If you have ordered two solid-state drives, they can be upgraded to the solid-state drives of the same form factor respectively.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in the solid-state drive slot.

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the solid-state drive slot and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the M.2 2230 SSD from the SSD1 slot

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the system board.
  2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the solid-state drive and let the solid-state drive thermal bracket rest on the system board.
    NOTE: If you are replacing the system board, do not leave the solid-state drive thermal bracket on the system board. Peel the tape off the system board and lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket.
  3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
  4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot.

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