How to replace M.2 2280 SSD with M.2 2230 SSD on Inspiron 7506 2-in-1 Black

This video will demonstrate the replacement procedure of a M.2 2280 SSD with M.2 2230 SSD for the Inspiron 7506 2-in-1 Black.

In this video, we will demonstrate how to replace M.2 2280 solid-state drive with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive or S, S, D. Before removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, read through the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines, see the Inspiron 7506 2-in-1 Black Service Manual at: Dell.com/support.

Before you begin, ensure that you turn off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals. Ensure that you create a recovery drive and back up all data before removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive To remove the base cover, remove the six screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Then, loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Starting from the top-right corner, use a plastic scribe to pry off the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Turn your computer over and open the display Press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. Now let’s remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. First, remove the two screws that secure the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Then, lift the SSD thermal bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Slide and remove the SSD from it's slot. You have successfully removed the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. Now, let’s install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. Remove the screw that secures the SSD bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Shift the SSD bracket to the other side of the slot. Align the screw hole on the SSD bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Replace the screw that secures the SSD bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the SSD slot. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle. Replace the screw that secures the SSD to the SSD bracket. Align the screw hole on the SSD thermal bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Replace the screw that secures the SSD thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Connect the battery cable to the system board. To install the base cover, align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and then snap the base cover into place. Replace the six screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
The M.2 2230 solid-state drive installation process is now complete. For more information about this procedure and more, see the Service Manual document at: Dell.com/support.