Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04255 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:The support card configuration on the M.2 card slot is:
  • M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket

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

Figure 1. Installing the solid-state drive
Image: Installing the solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Place and align the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
  2. Replace the screw (M2x1.8) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
  3. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
  4. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
  5. Slide and place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
  6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly 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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