How to replace the Dell Latitude 7490 SSD

The Latitude 7490 SSD sits under the base cover behind an optional bracket.

Source: every step below is paraphrased from the official Dell Latitude 7490 Owner's Manual (Dell, pp. 10-17). Screw sizes and torque values are quoted from the manual's own tables. The manual's illustrations show each step, so keep it open while you work. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.

Applies to

Dell Latitude 7490

Before you start

  • Disconnect the battery cable before touching the SSD, as Dell's procedure requires.

Tools

  • Phillips #0 and #1 screwdrivers
  • Plastic scribe

Steps

  1. Prepare. Follow Dell's "Before working inside your computer" procedure.
  2. Remove the base cover. Loosen the eight M2.5 x 6.0 captive screws, release the edge with a plastic scribe and lift the cover off.
  3. Disconnect the battery. Unplug the battery cable from the system board.
  4. Remove the SSD. Loosen the two M2.0 x 3.0 captive screws on the SSD bracket, remove the bracket (if fitted) and take the SSD out.
  5. Install the new SSD. Insert the SSD into its connector, place the bracket over it, tighten the screws, reconnect the battery and refit the base cover.

Matching ssd part numbers

We have not indexed a ssd part number for this model yet. See the Dell Latitude 7490 page for the parts we have documented.

Official manual

Dell Latitude 7490 Owner's Manual (PDF, Dell)