Solid-State Drive; Removing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive; Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive - Dell Inspiron 15 3515 Series Service Manual

Solid-state drive

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the SD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 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 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the (M2x2) screw that secures the M.2 2230 thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
2. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 mounting bracket out from the system board.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
Before working inside your computer.
Removing and installing components 21