Latitude 3120/Latitude 3120 2-in-1 Service Manual

Installing the solid-state drive

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE The following steps are for the systems that are shipped with an M.2 solid-state drive (SSD).

The following image indicates the location of the SSD and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the solid-state drive.

Steps

Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the M.2 card slot and slide the SSD into the slot on the system board.
Replace the SSD thermal plate, press to fit it firmly to cover the SSD.
Replace the single screw (M2x3) to secure the SSD to the M.2 card slot on system board.

Next steps

Install the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.