In this video, we will demonstrate how to replace the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, or SSD. 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 7506 2-in-1 Silver Service Manual at Dell.com/Support. Before you begin, ensure that you create a recovery drive and back up all data.
Ensure that you turn off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals. To remove the base cover, remove the six screws 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 the base cover off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board. 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 SSD. First, remove the screw that secures the SSD thermal bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Then, lift the SSD thermal bracket off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the SSD bracket. Slide and remove the SSD from the SSD slot. You have successfully removed the M.2 2230 SSD.
Now, let's install the M.2 2280 SSD. First, remove the screw that secures the SSD bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Turn the SSD bracket at an angle of 180 degrees.
Then, shift the SSD bracket to the other side of the SSD slot. Replace the screw that secures the SSD bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Then, slide the SSD drive firmly into the slot at an angle.
Align the screw hole on the SSD thermal bracket with the screw hole on the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Then, align the notch on the SSD thermal bracket with the tab on the palm rest and keyboard assembly and press the SSD thermal bracket firmly.
Replace the two screws that secure the SSD thermal bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Once the M.2 2280 SSD is installed, connect the battery cable and install the base cover back to the computer.
Connect the battery cable to the system board. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board. To install the base cover, align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly and then snap the base cover into place.
Replace the six screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
The M.2 2280 SSD installation process is now complete. For additional information about this procedure and more, see the Service Manual document at Dell.com/Support.
