Inspiron 15 5510 Service Manual

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two

About this task

NOTE:Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE:M.2 slot two supports only 2230 solid-state drive.

NOTE:This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on M.2 slot two on the system board.
2. Slide the 2230 solid-state drive into M.2 slot two on the system board.
3. Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.