In this video, we will demonstrate how to remove and install the 2280 solid-state drive or Intel Optane memory module. Before removing the solid-state drive, read through the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.
For more information about safety guidelines, see the Service Manual at the Dell support site. Before you begin: Ensure that you turn off your computer and all attached peripherals. To remove the solid-state drive, we need to first remove the base cover. To remove the base cover, loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Remove the six screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Starting from the top-left corner of the computer base, using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Lift the base cover off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Place the base cover on a clean, flat surface. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable connector to the system board. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Turn the computer over and open the display.
Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power. After draining the flea power, close the display and turn the computer over.
Now, let's remove the solid-state drive. Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the slot. You have successfully removed the solid-state drive. Now, let's see how to install the solid-state drive.
Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. Slide the solid-state drive into the slot at an angle. Press the other end of the solid-state drive and replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Once the solid-state drive has been installed, you should connect the battery cable back to the system board and install the base cover back to the computer. To install the base cover, connect the battery cable to the system board. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable connector to the system board.
Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board. Align the base cover with the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Snap the base cover into place.
Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Replace the six screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
The solid-state drive installation process has now been completed. For more information, see the Service Manual document at support.dell.com.
