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Dell G15 5511 Service Manual

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Installing the solid-state drive in SSD slot two

Prerequisites

If your are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

NOTE Your computer has two solid-state drive slots. The solid-state drive 1 slot is located at the bottom left corner of the system board and the solid-state drive 2 slot is located at the bottom right corner of the system board. Both slots support M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSDs.

If you want to replace your 2230 card with a 2280 card, see procedure to move the screw mount and installing 2280 solid-state drive.

If you want to replace your 2280 card with a 2230 card, see procedure to change the screw mount and installing 2230 solid-state drive.

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive installed in SSD slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the solid-state drive memory moduleImage: Installing the solid-state drive memory module

Steps

  1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
  2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
  3. Place the solid-state drive bracket on the solid-state drive
  4. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive and system board.
  5. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the solid-state drive to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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