How to Replace the M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive on Inspiron 7706 2-in-1

In this video, we will demonstrate how to replace the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. This video helps to guide you through the steps for removing and installing a solid-state drive on your Inspiron 7706 2-in-1.

In this video, we will demonstrate how to replace the M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive or SSD. Before removing the SSD, 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 7706 2-in-1 Service Manual at Dell.com/support. Before you begin, ensure that you create a recovery drive and back up all data. Turn off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals.

To remove the base cover, remove the eight screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Do not pull or pry on the base cover at the side where the hinges are located.

Doing so may damage the base cover. Upon loosening the three captive screws, the base cover will pop up creating a gap between the base cover and the palm rest assembly.

If the cover is still attached, use a plastic scribe to gently pry it off. Lift the base cover off of the palm rest assembly. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Turn the 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. Remove the screw that secures the SSD thermal bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

Lift the SSD thermal bracket off of the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the SSD bracket. Slide and remove the SSD from the SSD slot.

You have successfully removed the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. Now, let’s see how to install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the SSD slot. Slide the SSD firmly into its slot at an angle. Replace the screw that secures the SSD to the SSD bracket.

Then, align the screw hole in the SSD thermal bracket with the screw hole in the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Replace the screw that secures the SSD thermal bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Once the SSD is installed, we have to reconnect the battery cable.

To reinstall the base cover, align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Then snap the base cover into place. Replace the eight 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 2280 solid-state drive installation process is now complete.

For additional information about this procedure and more see the Service Manual document at Dell.com/support.