How to replace the Solid State Drive (SSD) 2280 on a Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 U Series
Published April 01, 2026
This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Solid State Drive (SSD) 2280 and a Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 U Series. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover and reinstalling them.
Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover from the recesses that are located in the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover near the hinges.
Lift the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the base cover with the screw holes, place the base cover on the palm rest assembly, and snap into place.
Tighten the captive screws to secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Solid State Drive (SSD) 2280
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the SSD bracket to the system board.
Lift the SSD bracket off the system board.
Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the system board.
Slide and lift the SSD from the slot on the system board.
Install
Solid State Drive (SSD) 2280
Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
Align the notch with the tab and slide the SSD into the slot on the system board.
Install the screw that secures the SSD to the system board.
Place the bracket into the SSD slot on the system board.
Install the screws that secure the SSD bracket to the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.