M.2 Solid-State Drive; Removing The Solid-State Drive - Dell Inspiron 16 5645 Owner's Manual

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3. Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module slot at an angle.
4. Press down on the memory module to snap it into place on the system board. Ensure that the memory-module retention
clips have locked the memory module into place.
NOTE:
If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

M.2 solid-state drive

Removing the solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
base
cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 12. Removing the solid-state drive
Steps
1. Remove the three screws (M2x3.5) that secure the solid-state drive assembly to the system board.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive assembly from the M.2 card slot (SSD) on the system board.
3. Flip over the solid-state drive assembly and remove the screw (M1.6x1.8) that secures the solid-state drive to the thermal
plate.
4. Lift the solid-state drive off the thermal plate.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.
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