Dell XPS 15 9510 Service Manual - Page 23
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive, Steps, Next steps, Prerequisites, About this task
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Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive 2 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 2. Gently slide the solid-state drive 2 into the solid-state drive slot. 3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket into the alignment post on the system board, and align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board. NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa. 4. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive 2 to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 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 This computer supports two solid-state drive form factors. ● M.2 2230 ● M.2 2280 If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, the following images indicate how to install the solid-state drive bracket to the M.2 2230 solid-state drive card before installing the 2230 solid-state drive to the computer. 1. With the printed side of the solid-state drive facing up, align the screw hole on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the screw hole on the M.2 solid-state drive bracket. Removing and installing components 23