Dell Pro 14 PC14250 Owner's Manual

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

NOTE:The procedures in this section apply only to computers shipped with a solid state drive (SSD). For computers shipped with UFS, the storage is integrated with the system board. Dell Technologies recommends that you back up your data regularly to avoid any potential data loss after a service incident. For more information, see the knowledge base article 000130154 at Dell Support Site.
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
Image: Installing the SSD

Steps

  1. Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the M.2 SSD slot on the system board.
  2. Slide the SSD into the SSD slot on the system board.
  3. Align the screw hole on the SSD with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
  4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the SSD 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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