Dell G5 SE 5505 Service Manual

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

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.

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 removal procedure.

1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.
2. Lift the thermal shield off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD1 slot on the system board.