This video shows how to replace the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on your Inspiron 13 5320 and Vostro 5320.
Before you begin, create a recovery drive and back up all data before removing the solid-state drive. Power off the computer and disconnect all the attached peripherals.
To enter the Service mode, hold B key on the keyboard and press the power button for 3 seconds or until the Dell logo appears on the screen.
Press any key to continue Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer. To begin, remove the 4 screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Loosen the 3 captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Pry the base cover from the gap created between the base cover and palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Now, locate the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on the system board. Lift the Mylar that covers the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and the solid-state drive bracket.
Remove the single screw that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, along with the solid-state drive bracket, off the M.2 solid-state drive slot.
Turn the M.2 2230 solid-state drive over, along with the M.2 solid-state drive bracket. Remove the single screw that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
Lift the solid-state drive off the solid-state drive bracket. You have successfully removed the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. Now, let’s install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 slid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket. Next, replace the single screw that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
Then, turn the solid-state drive over, along with the bracket. Lift the Mylar that covers the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Next, align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot on the system board. Slide the solid-state drive into the slot on the system board.
Next, replace the single screw that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Place the Mylar over the solid-state drive and the solid-state drive bracket. Connect the battery cable to the system board. Now, let’s install the base cover.
Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap it into place. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Place the 4 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.
Connect the power adapter and press the power button to power on the computer and exit from Service Mode. The computer will only turn on if the power adapter is connected.
You can now connect all the peripherals. If you need more information or assistance, go to Dell.com/support/manuals.