Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optanememory moduleYou need to disable the Intel Optane memory before removing Intel Optane memory module from your computer. For more informationabout disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Disabling Intel Optane memory.WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.PrerequisitesIf you are removing the Intel Optane memory module (optional) from your computer, disable the Intel Optane memory so that allcached system data are moved from the Intel Optane memory module to the SATA drive. For more information about disabling theIntel Optane memory, see Disabling Intel Optane memory.Remove the base cover.Procedure1 Locate the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module.2 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.3 Slide and remove the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory slot.18Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module 31
