Replacing the solid-state drive
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 replace M.2 2280 and M.2 2230 solid-
state drives
Procedure to replace 2280 solid-state drive
1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the tabs in the solid-state drive slot, then slide the solid-state drive at an
angle into the solid-state drive slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive shield into the solid-state drive shield slot. Then align the screw hole on the solid-state drive shield
and solid-state drive to the screw hold on the system board.
NOTE:
The 2280 solid-state drive has a unique thermal plate and cannot be interchanged with the 2380 solid-state
drive thermal plate.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
Procedure to replace 2230 solid-state drive
1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the tabs in the solid-state drive slot, then slide the solid-state drive at an
angle into the solid-state drive slot.
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