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Latitude 5520 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE: Slot 2 can only support M.2 Gen 4 PCIe x4 NVMe solid-state drive. You can refer the below procedure to install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in both SLOT 1 and SLOT 2.

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

  1. Remove the solid-state drive holder from the system board if required.
  2. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
  3. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
  4. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Install the microSD card.
  3. Install the SIM card.
  4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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