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Alienware m17 R2 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: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered your computer may have up to two M.2 cards installed. Supported card configurations per M.2 card slot:
  • M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
  • M.2 2280 solid-state drive

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

Image: Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the mounting bracket.
  2. Remove the M.2 2230 thermal shield from the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
  3. Lift and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
  4. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
  5. Remove the M.2 2230 mounting bracket from the palm-rest assembly.

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