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Dell G5 SE 5505 Service Manual

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Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.
NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may be shipped with one of the following:
  • One hard drive and one 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive
  • One 2230 solid-state drive and one 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support either 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE Install the solid-state drive thermal shield, if it is not installed.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Slide the solid-state drive mounting bracket into the slot on the system board, if it is not installed.
  2. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the SSD1 slot on the system board.
  3. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD1 slot on the system board.
  4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
  5. Place the thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
  6. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  7. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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