Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor Desktop Computer - Manual (Page 59)

2. Peel off the protective Mylar on the thermal pad.
3. Align the notch on the M.2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
4. Slide the M.2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) to secure the M.2230 solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the disk-drive cage .
2. Install the 3.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
3. Install the 2.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
4. Install the front bezel .
5. Install the side cover .
6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Solid-state drive (full-length)
Removing the M.2280 solid-state drive
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.2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the M.2280 solid-state drive to the system board.
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