Vostro 5402 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive - UMA

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE:If you have ordered a 3-cell (40 Wh) battery configuration, your computer can only support one SSD in M.2 slot one. M.2 slot two is only available if you have ordered an Intel Optane storage.

NOTE:If you have ordered a 4-cell (53 Wh) battery configuration, your computer may support a 2230 solid-state drive or a 2280 solid-state drive or an Intel Optane storage in M.2 slot two.

NOTE: If there is only one solid-state drive in the configuration you ordered, you can install another solid-state drive in the other M.2 slot. However, you may need a solid-state drive bracket (sold separately) to install the additional solid-state drive.

The figure indicates the location of the solid-state drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the bracket alignment procedure to accommodate the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

Installing the M.2 2230 SSD - UMA

Steps

Align the solid-state drive bracket to accommodate the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the solid-state drive module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

Connect the battery (3-cell or 4-cell) based on the configuration.
Install the base cover.
Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.