Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive - Dell Inspiron 7405 2n1 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Turn the solid-state drive bracket at an angle of 180 degrees.
3. Insert the solid-state drive bracket into the other solid-state drive bracket slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
6. Slide the solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.
7. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
8. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
9. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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