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Alienware m15 R3 Service Manual

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Removing the M.2 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive installed in the following M.2 card slots:
  • M.2 card slot 1
  • M.2 card slot 2

The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2280 thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Lift and remove the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
  3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.

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