Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive - Dell Vostro 3405 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the SD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the battery.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on
the M.2 card slot:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Loosen the single captive screw and remove the single(M2x2.2) screws that secure the M.2 thermal shield to the palm-rest
and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the M.2 thermal shield from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Before working inside your computer.
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