Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
About this task
NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot:
- M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
- M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
![Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive](https://dl.dell.com/topics/vostro_3405_sm/images/GUID-29B22FBF-7362-4AC5-9F2D-CF34775C819B-low.jpg)
Steps
- Loosen the single captive screw and remove the single(M2x2.2) screws that secure the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Lift the M.2 thermal shield from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
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