
Inspiron 16 5620 - for computers with DDR4 memory Service Manual
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
About this task
- M.2 2230 solid-state drive
A mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. The mounting bracket is provided if the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is shipped with the computer.
If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mounting bracket to install the latter.
- M.2 2280 solid-state drive
If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps
- Align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 mounting bracket.
- Replace the screw (M2x1.8) that secures the M.2 mounting bracket to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
- Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
- Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
- Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 mounting bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
- Install the base cover.
- Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.