Dell Inspiron 3521 - Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive

2. Install the secure digital card.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
4. Verify if the storage device is installed correctly:
a. Turn on or restart your system.
b. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the system setup (BIOS) program.
NOTE: A list of storage devices is displayed under the System Information in the General group.
c. If you have replaced the primary storage device that had the operating system installed, see Reinstall Windows 11 to
the Dell factory image using recovery media in the knowledge base article 000192698.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the secure digital card.
3. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to systems shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed.
NOTE: The M.2 card that is installed on your system depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations
on the M.2 card slot are:
● M.2 2230 solid-state drive
● M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Slide and lift the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
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