Alienware 13 R2

Replacing the solid-state
drive
WARNING: 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 hard drive.
Procedure
1 Slide the solid-state drive into the slot on the solid-state drive assembly.
2 Replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive
assembly.
3 Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive assembly with the screw
holes on the computer base.
4 Replace the screws that secure the solid-state drive assembly to the
computer base.
5 Connect the solid-state drive cable to the system board.
6 Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive bracket with the screw holes
on the solid-state drive assembly.
7 Replace the screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the solid-
state drive assembly.
Post-requisites
Replace the base panel.
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