Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 Owner's Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

About this task

NOTE:The support card configuration on the M.2 card slot is:

• M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket

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

1. Place and align the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
2. Replace the screw (M2x1.8) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
3. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
4. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
5. Slide and place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly to the system board.