Installing The 2230 Solid-State Drive In M.2 Slot Two - Dell Vostro 15 7510 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the solid-state drive.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two.

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE: M.2 slot two supports only 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual
representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on M.2 slot two on the system board.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into M.2 slot two on the system board.
3. Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
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