Vostro 15 3530 Owner's Manual

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

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

The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image of installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Place the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE:When installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate on the computer, tuck the tabs on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate under the hooks on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw hole on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the screw (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.