Latitude 5420 Service Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

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

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

2230 SSD

Flip the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder and align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder.
Replace the single screw (M2x3) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder.
Align and insert the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder on the system board to accommodate the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
Replace the single screw (M2x3) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder to the system board.
Align the screw holes on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal pad with the screw holes on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder.
Replace the two screws (M2x2.5) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal pad to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive holder.