Service Manual

Replacing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane

Enable the Intel Optane device after you replace it. For more information about enabling the Intel Optane device, see Enabling Intel Optane

memory.

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After

working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

Procedure to move the screw mount

This computer supports two solid-state drive form factors:

• M.2 2230

• M.2 2280

If you are replacing the solid-state drive of a different form factor other than the one removed, see the following procedure to move the

location of the screw mount.

1. Remove the screw mount from the palm-rest assembly.

2. Turn the screw mount to 180 degrees.

3. Insert the screw mount into the other screw mount slot on the palm-rest assembly.

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