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Inspiron 14 3420 Service Manual
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE: Supported card configurations:
- M.2 2230 solid-state drive
- M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
- Place and align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot.
- Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
- Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Slide the solid-state drive thermal shield over M.2 2230 solid-state drive so that the tabs on the thermal shield are tucked under the hooks on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
- Install the base cover.
- Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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