Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Owner's Manual

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Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer.
Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE:This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.

NOTE:A M.2 thermal shield for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Do not install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive without its M.2 thermal shield.

NOTE:The M.2 solid-state drive that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports 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 removal procedure.

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

Steps

Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 thermal shield to the system board.
Lift at an angle and slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly and place it on a flat surface.
Remove the screw (M2x1.8) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 thermal shield.
Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 2230 thermal shield.