Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive For Computers Shipped With A Plastic Chassis - Dell Inspiron 14 5440 Owner's Manual

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive for computers shipped
with a plastic chassis
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: The support card configuration on the M.2 card slot is:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket
The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Figure 25. Installing the solid-state drive
Steps
1. Place and align the M.2 2230 solid-state drive on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
2. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive mounting bracket.
3. Flip over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly.
4. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
5. Slide and place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the M.2 solid-state drive slot on the system board.
6. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive assembly to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover for computer shipped with a plastic
2. Follow the procedure in
50 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
After working inside your
chassis.
computer.