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Inspiron 16 5635 Owner's Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE:This computer supports two solid-state drive form factors.
  • M.2 2230
  • M.2 2280
If you are replacing a M.2 2280 solid-state drive with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, the following images indicate how to install the solid-state drive bracket to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive card before installing the 2230 solid-state drive to the computer.

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

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. With the printed side of the solid-state drive facing up, align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 solid-state drive bracket.
  2. Secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 solid-state drive bracket with a M2x1.8 screw.
  3. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
  4. Gently slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with bracket into the solid-state drive slot.
  5. Replace the M2x3 screw to secure the M.2 solid-state drive with bracket to the system board.

Next steps

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

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