Latitude 5540 Owner's Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from Slot 1

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in Slot 1 and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the solid-state drive thermal shield to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the palm-rest assembly.
3. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket and palm-rest assembly.
4. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive off the solid-state drive slot.
5. Remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive transfer bracket.