Removing 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
Remove the base panel.
Procedure
NOTE: Your computer can accommodate either one 2.5-inch hard drive or two solid-state drives.
1 Remove the screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the solid-state drive assembly.
2 Using the pull tab, pivot the solid-state drive bracket and peel o the bracket from the tabs on the computer base.
1 pull tab 2 solid-state drive bracket
3 screws (4) 4 adhesive tape
5 tabs (4)
3 Using the pull tab, disconnect the solid-state drive cable from the system board.
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