Removing The M.2 2280 Solid State Drive - Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
2. Slide the M.2 2230 solid state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board .
3. Place the M.2 thermal plate on the M.2 2230 solid state drive.
4. Align the screw holes on the M.2 thermal plate with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Replace the (M2x2) screw that secures the M.2 thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Install the SD card.
3. Follow the procedure in

Removing the M.2 2280 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 a M.2 2280 solid state drive installed.
NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on
the M.2 card slot:
● M.2 2230 solid state drive
● M.2 2280 solid state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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