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Vostro 3405 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the SD card.
  3. Remove the base cover.
  4. Disconnect the battery.

About this task

NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot:
  • M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
  • M.2 2280 solid-state drive

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

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Loosen the single captive screw and remove the single (M2x2.2) screw that secures SSD thermal plate to the palmrest, to lift it out of the system.
  2. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 mounting bracket off the system board.
  3. Turn the thermal plate over and remove the single (M2x2) screw securing the M.2 2230 SSD to the thermal plate.
  4. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off the mounting bracket.

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