Dell G5 15 5500 Service Manual

Installing the hard drive

About this task

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

NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may be shipped with one of the following:

• One hard drive and one 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive
• One 2230 solid-state drive and one 2280 solid-state drive

1. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.
2. Replace the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3. Connect the interposer to the hard-drive assembly.
4. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the three screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.