Installing The M.2 2230 Solid State Drive - Dell P175G Owner's Manual

2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: The M.2 card that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card
configurations on the M.2 card slot are:
● M.2 2230 SSD
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 SSD and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 22. Removing the M.2 2230 Solid State Drive
Steps
1. Remove the single screw (M2x4) that secure the M.2 2230 SSD extension thermal plate to the system board.
2. Using a flat-headed tool, pry open the M.2 SSD shielding cover from the recess on its bottom side and remove it from the
system board.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 SSD from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
NOTE: For computers shipped without an SSD thermal plate, a thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system board
underneath the SSD. If in the process of replacing the SSD, the thermal pad is separated from the plate or gets adhered
to the SSD, adhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling the SSD to the computer.

Installing the M.2 2230 Solid State Drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 SSD and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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