Latitude 7530 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

NOTE This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.

NOTE The M.2 card that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot are:

The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image of removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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.
Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.