Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive - Ssd-1 - Discrete; Installing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive - Ssd-1 - Discrete - Dell Vostro 5401 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the solid-state drive bracket to accommodate the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
2. Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the solid-state drive module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Connect the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive - SSD-1 - discrete

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Disconnect the battery.
About this task
NOTE: Slot one supports both M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSD.
The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot one and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Slide and remove the solid-state drive module from the solid-state drive slot on the system board.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive - SSD-1 - discrete

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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