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Inspiron 7400 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane H10

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/Intel Optane H10 installed.
NOTE The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot:
  • M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
  • M.2 2280 solid-state drive
  • M.2 2280 Intel Optane H10

The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane H10 and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image:Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane H10

Steps

  1. Lift the Mylar that covers the system board.
  2. Peel the thermal tape that covers the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
  3. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane H10 to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane H10 from the M.2 card slot on the system board.

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