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Inspiron 7706 2-in-1 Service Manual

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Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

  • If you are replacing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive, ensure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is removed first.
  • Refer to the procedure for removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
  • The following image indicates where to install the solid-state drive screw mount based on form factor.

Image: Move the screw mount location

This computer supports two solid-state drive form factors.
  • M.2 2230
  • M.2 2280

The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the solid-state drive

NOTE Perform step 1 to step 4 if you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
  1. Remove the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Turn the solid-state drive bracket at an angle of 180 degrees.
  3. Insert the solid-state drive bracket into the other solid-state drive bracket slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Replace the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
  6. Slide the solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.
  7. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
  8. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  9. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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