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Inspiron 15 5502 Service Manual

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Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
NOTE M.2 slot one supports PCIe x4.0 SSDs only. If you have an Intel Optane Hybrid, SATA, or PCIe x2.0 SSD, install it in M.2 slot two.
NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.

The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the M.2 2230 SSD from M.2 slot one

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the solid-state drive mounting bracket.
  2. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off M.2 slot one on the system board.

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