Solid-State Drive; Removing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive; Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive - Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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. Enter service mode.
4. Remove the base cover.
About this task
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 single (M2x2) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal pate from over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
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 procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
30 Removing and installing components
before working inside your computer.