Dell G15 5535 Owner's Manual

Installing the solid-state drive

About this task

NOTE:Your computer has two M.2 solid-state drive slots, both located on the system board next to the left fan. The procedure to remove a solid-state drive from slot 1 and slot 2 are exactly the same.

NOTE:

A M.2 2230 or 2280 solid-state drive may be installed into both slot 1 and 2.

If you are installing a solid-state drive into slot 2 by yourself, only a M.2 2280 SSD, paired with a Dell thermal shield is recommended. Depending on the previously installed configuration, the solid-state drive screw mount may have to be moved to facilitate the installation of the new M.2 2280 solid-state drive.

The following image(s) indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of their respective installation procedures.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot.
3. Place the thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw holes on the thermal shield with the screw holes on the solid-state drive and system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the thermal shield to the solid-state drive and the system board.