Inspiron 14 5401 Service Manual

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two

About this task

NOTE: If you have ordered a 3-cell (40 Wh) battery configuration, your computer will not support a solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage in M.2 slot two.

NOTE: If you have ordered a 4-cell (53 Wh) battery configuration, your computer may support a 2230 solid-state drive, or a 2280 solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage in M.2 slot two.

NOTE: Before installing your 2230 solid-state drive, ensure that the mounting bracket is in the correct location. For more information, see Replacing the solid-state drive mounting bracket.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the SSD2 slot on the system board.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD2 slot on the system board.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Place the solid-state drive bracket on the solid-state drive.
5. Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive bracket with the screw holes on the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.