Setup Guide

Removing the solid-state drive (full-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 to the system board.

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

Figure 11. Removing the solid-state drive

screw 2. thermal pad

3. solid-state drive slot 4. solid-state drive

3. Peel the thermal pad off the solid-state drive.

26 Removing the solid-state drive (full-length)