Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive - Dell Latitude 3330 Service Manual

NOTE: The M.2 card that is installed on your system depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations
on the M.2 card slot are:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Open the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mylar sheet that covers the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE: There is a protective mylar sheet covering the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. This mylar sheet must be opened in
order to proceed with the removal procedure.
NOTE: Be careful when opening the mylar sheet as it can easily rip.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate to the system board.
3. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate from the system board.
4. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card connector on the system board.
NOTE: A thermal pad sticker is adhered to the system board underneath the M.2230 solid-state drive. If in the process
of replacing the M.2230 solid-state drive, the thermal pad is separated from the plate or gets adhered to the M.2
2230 solid-state drive, technicians must readhere the thermal pad to the system board before reinstalling the M.2 2230
solid-state drive to the system.

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.
24 Removing and installing components