4. Align the screw hole on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
5. Replace the screw (M2x2) to secure the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
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 are 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.
2.5-inch hard drive
Removing the 2.5-inch hard 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 2.5-inch hard drive installed.
The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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