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Vostro 3581 Service Manual

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Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane memory - Optional

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
  2. Remove the micro SD card
  3. Remove the optical drive
  4. Remove the base cover
  5. Disconnect the battery cable

Steps

  1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
  2. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
  3. Slide and remove the thermal plate from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot [3].
  4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane off the palmrest and keyboard assembly [4].
    Image: Removing the M.2 SSD or Intel Optane

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