User Manual

Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane
memory module
You need to disable the Intel Optane memory before removing Intel Optane memory module from your computer. For more information
about disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Disabling Intel Optane memory.
WARNING: 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.
Prerequisites
If you are removing the Intel Optane memory module (optional) from your computer, disable the Intel Optane memory so that all
cached system data are moved from the Intel Optane memory module to the SATA drive. For more information about disabling the
Intel Optane memory, see Disabling Intel Optane memory.
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 Locate the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module.
2 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3 Slide and remove the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory slot.
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