Service Manual

Removing the solid-state drive

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.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the right-side cover.

2. Remove the full-length graphics card (if installed).

Procedure

1. Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.

2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.

For more information, see “System-board components”.

Figure 13. Removing the solid-state drive

solid-state drive 2. solid-state drive slot

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