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OptiPlex 7080 Small Form Factor Service Manual

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Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the side cover.
  3. Remove the front bezel.
  4. Remove the 2.5 in. hard drive assembly.

About this task

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

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Steps

  1. Move the cables held by the cable management tab to access the metal bracket underneath.
  2. Remove the two (6x32) screws securing the metal bracket and lift it away from the system.
  3. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
  4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.

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