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

Steps
1. Slide and remove the SSD support bracket from the support bracket slot.
2. Depending on the type of solid-state drive (M.2 2230/ M.2 2280), align and insert the SSD support bracket into the support
bracket slot.
3. Install the solid-state drive.

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

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Disconnect the battery.
About this task
NOTE: If you have ordered a 3-cell battery configuration, your computer will not have a solid-state drive installed in M.2
slot two.
NOTE: If you have ordered a 4-cell battery configuration, your computer may have a 2230 solid-state drive or a 2280 solid-
state drive installed in M.2 slot two. The computer comes with a SSD bracket and the user will have to purchase the SSD.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.
The figure indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure of M.2
2280 SSD from slot two.
38 Disassembly and reassembly
before working inside your computer.