This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the M.2 2230 SSD on a Dell Pro 24 All-in-One QC24251. Before you begin, power off your computer, and disconnect all attached peripherals. Always wear an ESD wrist strap while working inside the computer to prevent damage due to electrostatic discharge. If you need more information about Dell Pro 24 All-in-One QC24251, visit Dell.com/Support.
In this video, we will demonstrate how to replace the M.2 2230 or 2280 SSD on a Dell Pro 24 All-in-One QC24251 To begin, turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals. Determine if your computer has a low 35 watt processor by checking if there is a power adapter port on the back panel. Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer.
Place your computer display down on a clean and flat surface. Press and hold the securing tab, then slide the stand toward you and lift the stand off your computer. Press down on the securing tab, then slide and lift to remove the back cover. Next, remove the six screws that secure the system board shield to your computer. With two hands, lift the system board. Shield off your computer.
Then remove the two screws that secure the IO cover to your computer. The IO cover needs to be removed to access the SSD in slot. Lift the cover off your computer. Now locate the SSD installed on the system board. Remove the screw that secures the SSD in place. Then slide and lift it from the system board. Before installing the replacement SSD, check if the screw mount is in the correct location for the form factor of your new SSD. To change the location of the screw mount, remove the screw mount from one location and move it to the other.
To install the SSD. First, align the notch on SSD with the tab on the M2 slot, then slide it in. Install the screw that secures it in place. Place the IO cover in its slot and install the two screws that secure it to your computer. Take the system board shield and place it over the system board. Install the six screws that secure it to your computer.
Place and align the back cover on your computer before sliding it into place. Align the tabs on the stand with the slots on the back cover, then slide the stand into place. Lift the computer and place it upright. For more information about the DDell Pro 24 All-in-One QC24251 visit: Dell.com/Support.
