Dell G7 7700 Service Manual

Also see for G7 7700: Setup and specifications

Steps1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the system board.2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the solid-state drive and let the solid-state drive thermal bracket rest on the systemboard.NOTE: If you are replacing the system board, do not leave the solid-state drive thermal bracket on the system board.Peel the tape off the system board and lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket.3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD1 slot.Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slotPrerequisitesIf you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.About this taskNOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.22280 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot.NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in the SSD1 slot.NOTE: To replace an M.2 2230 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive, you must first re-position the solid-state mounting bracket (see Re-positioning the solid-state drive mounting bracket on SSD1 slot).The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD1 slot and provides a visualrepresentation of the installation procedure.26 Removing and installing components