Installing The Solid-State Drive - Dell Latitude 9420 Service Manual

NOTE: If the thermal pad located underneath the M.2 2230 SSD gets detached, adhere it back to the system board.

Installing the solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card connector.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card connector on the system board.
3. Replace the single (M1.6x2.5) screw that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
4. Align and place the solid-state drive shielding cover, press to fit it firmly to cover the solid-state drive.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Install the SIM card tray.
3. Install the SD card.
22 Removing and installing components