Dell G7 17 7700 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot

About this task

NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the SSD2 slot.

NOTE: If you have ordered only one solid-state drive, it can be upgraded to the solid-state drive of the same form factor but an additional solid-state drive is not supported. If you have ordered two solid-state drives, they can be upgraded to the solid-state drives of the same form factor respectively.

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in the SSD2 slot.

NOTE: To replace an M.2 2230 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive, you must first re-position the solid-state mounting bracket (see Re-positioning the solid-state drive mounting bracket on SSD2 slot).

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in the SSD2 slot and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD2 slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD2 slot.
3. Place the solid-state drive thermal-bracket over the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive with the screw hole on the system board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive and the solid-state drive to the system board.
6. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal-bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
7. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal-bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board.
   NOTE: Adhere the tape to secure the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the system board, if applicable.