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Inspiron 24 5410 All-in-One Service Manual

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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

CAUTION:Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

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

About this task

NOTE:The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. The supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot are:
  • M.2 2230 solid-state drive
  • M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE:This procedure applies if you are installing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

If you are replacing an M.2 2280 solid-state drive with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, move the screw mount as shown in the following figure, before you perform the other steps in the installation procedure.

Image: Changing 2280 to 2230

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Ensure that the thermal pad covering the M.2 2230 slot on the system board is in place.
  2. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot.
  3. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
  4. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the system-board shield.
  2. Install the I/O cover.
  3. Install the back cover.
  4. Install the stand.
  5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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