How to replace the Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230 on a Dell 14 Plus DB14255

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230 and a Dell14Plus DB14255. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover, SSD SSD 2230 and reinstalling them.

Removal

Base Cover

1. Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
2. Loosen the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
4. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the hinge area and continue prying on all its sides to loosen the base cover.
5. Remove the base cover from the palm rest assembly.

Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230

1. Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
2. Remove the screw that secures the SSD assembly to the system board.
3. Slide and lift the SSD assembly from the system board.
4. Flip over the SSD assembly.
5. Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the mounting bracket.
6. Slide and remove the SSD from the mounting bracket.

Install

Solid State Drive (SSD) 2230

1. Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
2. Slide and insert the SSD into the mounting bracket.
3. Install the screw that secures the SSD to the mounting bracket.
4. Flip over the SSD assembly.
5. Slide and insert the SSD assembly into the slot on the system board.
6. Install the screw that secures the SSD assembly to the system board.

Base Cover

1. Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the base cover and press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3. Tighten the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
4. Install the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.