Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive - Dell Vostro 5320 Service Manual

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is turned on or in
sleep state.
2. Remove the base cover.
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in
computer.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer will depend on the configuration ordered. The supported card
configurations on the M.2 card slot are:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + 2230 mounting bracket
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1. Lift the Mylar that covers the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
2. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
18 Removing and installing components
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