Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Owner's Manual

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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE:This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE:The M.2 solid-state drive 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 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Figure 1. Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Image: Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 thermal shield to the system board.
  2. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 thermal shield off the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
  3. Lift at an angle and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
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