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Vostro 3405 Service Manual
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
- Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
- Remove the SD card.
- Remove the base cover.
- Disconnect the battery.
About this task
NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 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 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
- Loosen the single captive screw and remove the single(M2x2.2) screws that secure the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Lift the M.2 thermal shield from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
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