Dell Laptop NVMe SSD mounting bracket

Dell Laptop NVMe SSD mounting bracket

Replacing the HD in a Dell Latitude 5490 with an NVMe SSD, I discovered that it needs an additional bracket that is not supplied. and there was no design for one on Thingiverse, so I made one.

(Follow any number of YouTube instructions about how to open up your laptop and replace the HD/SSD. Then use this bracket when you realize that you need one and do not have one...) This bracket screws down into the laptop with a standard mini HD screw (through hole) and then holds the NVMe SSD tight with one of the screws that previously held the HD bracket in place. This second screw has to tap itself into the 3D printed part so you'll have to push a bit hard the first time you screw it in.

Although I foresee no problems, I make no warranty as to whether this is compliant with heat distribution requirements etc. Use at your own risk. I put the old HD bracket back in place in order to ensure similar heat shielding as before.

This was made for a Latitude 5490, but web searching indicates it's compatible with Latitude E5580 5480 5490 E5280 E5290 5590 5591 and Precision M3520 M3530 Series. A comment reported it worked on their Optiplex 3060 Micro.