Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive - Dell OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client Service Manual

Steps
1. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the solid-state drive heat sink to the system board.
2. Lift and remove the solid-state drive heat sink from the system board.
3. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot.

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 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
16 Removing and installing components