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Dell G5 15 5500 Service Manual

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Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may be shipped with one of the following:
  • One hard drive and one 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive
  • One 2230 solid-state drive and one 2280 solid-state drive

Image: Installing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module

Steps

  1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the SSD2 slot on the system board.
  2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD2 slot on the system board.
  3. Place the solid-state drive bracket on the solid-state drive.
  4. Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive bracket with the screw holes on the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the solid-state drive to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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