Learn how to replace the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on your Inspiron 5406 2-in-1. This video helps to guide you through the steps for removing and installing a solid-state drive on your Inspiron 5406 2-in-1. Before removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, read through the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. Ensure that you turn off your computer and all attached peripherals.
In this video, we will demonstrate how to replace the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, also known as S-S-D. Before removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, read through the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.
For more information about safety guidelines, see the Inspiron 5406 2-in-1 Service Manual at: Dell.com/support. Before you begin, Ensure that you create a recovery drive and back up all data Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached peripherals. To remove the base cover, remove the six screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Then, loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Starting from the top-right corner, use a plastic scribe to pry off the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board and then disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Turn your computer over and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
Now, let’s remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. First, remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Then, lift the solid-state drive thermal bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket. Slide and remove the ssd from the slot.
You have successfully removed the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. Now, let’s see how to install it. Align the notch on the ssd with the tab on the slot. Then, slide the ssd firmly into the slot at an angle. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the ssd to the ssd bracket. Align the screw hole on the ssd thermal bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secure the ssd thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Once the M.2 2230 ssd is installed, reconnect the battery cable to the system board. To reinstall the base cover, align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, then snap the base cover into place.
Replace the six screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, then tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. The M.2 2230 solid-state drive installation process is now complete. For more information about this procedure and more, see the Service Manual document at: Dell.com/support.
