Latitude 7430/Latitude 7430 2-in-1 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (for computers shipped with a thermal plate)

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

The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image of installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Slide and place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive extension bracket into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE A thermal pad is included with the solid-state drive thermal plate and must always be adhered to the plate. If in the process of replacing the solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated from the thermal plate or gets adhered to the solid-state drive, readhere the thermal pad to the solid-state drive thermal plate before reinstalling the thermal plate to the system.
Align the screw holes on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the two screws (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Install the base cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Verify if the storage device is installed correctly:
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the system setup (BIOS) program.
  NOTE A list of storage devices are displayed under the System Information in the General group.
3. If you have replaced the primary storage device that had the operating system installed, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.