Dell Inspiron 3521 - Installing the M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive

The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Slide and lift the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal pate off the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
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
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components