Setup Guide

Removing the solid-state drive (half-length)

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the base cover.

2. Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).

Procedure

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive assembly to the system board.

2. Lift and slide the solid-state drive assembly from the system board.

Figure 9. Removing the solid-state drive assembly

screw 2. solid-state drive assembly

3. solid-state drive slot 4. system board

3. Turn the solid-state drive assembly over, then remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state

drive bracket.

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