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Inspiron 15 3511 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

image of 2230 SSD installation

Steps

  1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
  2. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board
  3. Place the thermal plate on the solid-state drive.
    NOTE:

    When installing the M.2 2230 SSD on the system, tuck the tabs on the thermal plate under the hooks on the palm rest.

  4. Align the screw hole on the thermal plate to the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Exit service mode.
  3. Install the SD card.
  4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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