Dell Inspiron 14 5420 Service Manual

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Steps1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 thermal shield to the system board.2. Slide and lift the M.2 thermal shield off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket.3. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket off the system board.4. Turn over the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket.5. Loosen the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket.6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket.Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drivePrerequisitesIf you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.About this taskNOTE: This procedure applies if you are installing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.NOTE: The M.2 solid-state drive installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supportsone of the following solid-state drives:● M.2 2230 solid-state driveA mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. The mounting bracket is provided if the M.2 2230solid-state is shipped with the computer.If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a new M.2 2230 solid-state drive, use the existing mountingbracket to install the latter.● M.2 2280 solid-state driveIf you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, amounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mountingbracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of theinstallation procedure.20 Removing and installing components