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Inspiron 7501 Service Manual

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Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (SSD-1)

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the solid-state drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the bracket alignment procedure to accommodate the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot 1.

Image: Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (SSD-1).

Steps

  1. Align the solid-state drive bracket to accommodate the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
  2. Slide the solid-state drive module firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.
  3. Place the solid-state drive module shield.
  4. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive module shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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