Dell Vostro 5501 - Removing the M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive - SSD-1

Steps
1. Align the solid-state drive bracket to accommodate the M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
2. Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the solid-state drive module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Connect the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive - SSD-1
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Disconnect the battery.
NOTE: Both slots 1 and 2 support M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSD.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure (SSD slot
1).
Disassembly and reassembly
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