Dell Inspiron 14 5420 Service Manual

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NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside yourcomputer.2. Remove the base cover.About this taskNOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.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 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of theremoval procedure.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 card slot on the system board.3. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive off the M.2 card slot on the system board.22 Removing and installing components