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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module installed in M.2 slot two
and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module with the SSD2 slot on the system board.
2. Slide the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module into the SSD2 slot on the system board.
3. Place the solid-state drive bracket on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module.
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/Intel Optane memory module to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
3. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly:
a. Turn on or restart your computer.
b. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS setup program.
NOTE:
Alist of storage devices are displayed under the System Information in the General group.
c. If you have replaced the primary storage device that had the operating system installed, see Reinstall Windows 10 to
the Dell factory image using recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.
Hard drive
Removing the hard drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
base
cover.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.
Removing and installing components
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