Inspiron 7490 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

NOTE M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane is supported in computers shipped with WLAN card only.

About this task

Enable the Intel Optane device after you replace it. For more information about enabling the Intel Optane device, see Enabling Intel Optane memory.

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the solid-state drive

Steps

Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane into the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Align and replace the solid-state drive shield on the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
NOTE Solid-state drive shield is available only in computers that are shipped with Intel Optane or solid-state drive that has a capacity of more than 512 GB.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive shield to the system board.
Connect the battery cable to the system board.

Next steps

Install the base cover.
Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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