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Alienware m17 R4 Service Manual

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Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two

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 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
NOTE:Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two 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 solid-state drive thermal shield to the M.2 2230 mounting bracket.
    NOTE:A thermal shield is only present if the capacity of the solid-state drive is 512 GB or higher.
  2. Remove the solid-state drive 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. Lift and remove the M.2 2230 mounting bracket from the palm-rest assembly.

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