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Inspiron 14 7420 2-in-1 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

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 image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the 2230 solid-sate drive

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 mounting bracket to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and its mounting bracket from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
  3. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and mounting bracket.
  4. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the mounting bracket.
  5. Lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off the mounting bracket.

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