Dell G15 5530 Owner's Manual

Installing the solid-state drive

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE:Your computer has two M.2 solid-state drive slots, both located on the system board adjacent to the left fan. The procedure to remove a solid-state drive from slot 1 and slot 2 are exactly the same.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, a M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive may be installed into both slot 1 and 2. If you are installing a solid-state drive into slot 2 by yourself, only a M.2 2280 solid-state drive, paired with a Dell thermal shield is recommended.

The following image(s) indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of their respective installation procedures.

Image: Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Image: Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Steps

Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot.
Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot.
Place the thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive and system board.
Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.

Next steps

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