Latitude 7420/Latitude 7420 2-in-1 Service Manual

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Installing the solid-state drive(SSD)

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive(SSD) and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Figure 1. Installing the SSD (for computers with WWAN support). Installing the solid-state drive(for computers with WWAN support)
Installing the solid-state drive: WWAN configuration
Figure 2. Installing the SSD (for computers with WLAN-only support). Installing the solid-state drive(for computers with WLAN-only support)
Installing the solid-state drive(for computers with WLAN-only support)

Steps

  1. Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the M.2 slot.
  2. Slide the SSD into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
  3. For computers with WWAN support, align the screw hole on the SSD shield with the screw hole on the system board. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the SSD shield to the system board.
  4. For computers with WLAN-only support, align the screw holes on the SSD shield with the screw holes on the system board. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the SSD shield to the system board.
    NOTE:The SSD thermal shield includes a thermal pad that is attached to the bottom of the shield. Ensure that you adhere the thermal pad back to its location if it is displaced during the removal procedure.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Install the microSD card.
  3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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