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Inspiron 5505 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.

The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the M.2 2280 SSD from M.2 slot one

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive off M.2 slot one on the system board.

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