Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Owner's Manual

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

NOTE:This procedure applies if you are installing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

NOTE:An M.2 2230 thermal shield is required to install an M.2 2230 solid-state drive. If this thermal shield is not present on your computer, contact Dell support to purchase the M.2 2230 thermal shield.

NOTE:The M.2 slot supports the installation of one of the following solid-state drives:

M.2 2230 solid-state drive and an M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Your M.2 2230 is mounted on a 2230-specific thermal shield.
M.2 2280 solid-state drive and a 2280-specific thermal shield.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive — Figure 1. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Steps

Place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Replace the screw (M2x1.8) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly into the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 thermal shield to the system board.

Next steps

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