Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor Desktop Computer - Manual (Page 57)

Solid-state drives
Solid-state drive (half-length)
Removing the M.2230 solid-state drives
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the side cover .
3. Remove the front bezel .
4. Remove the 2.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
5. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
6. Remove the disk-drive cage .
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the M.2230 solid-state drives and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the M.2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Slide and lift the M.2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Installing the M.2230 solid-state drives
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: If you are replacing a M.2 2280 solid-state drive with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive, ensure the M.2 2280 solid-state
drive is removed first.
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 57